Edward Phillips (c1816-1881)
Edward Phillips (c1816-1881) of Royal Crown Derby
1816 Born in Westminster[1]
1851 Edward Phillips 35, commercial traveller, lived in Hanley and Shelton, in the house of Jacob Phillips 63, Elizabeth Phillips 60, with William Phillips 30, Fanny Phillips 4, Mary C Phillips 27, Elizabeth Phillips 19[2]
1861 Manufacturer of Glass chandeliers and china decorations, employing 25 men, 24 women, and 18 boys; unmarried, lived in Shelton.[3]
Formerly of the Worcester china works.
1877 He decided to revive the old glories of Derby china, and with partners re-established the Royal Crown Derby company.
1881 Lived in China Factory Villa, Osmaston Road, Derby, china manufacturer; his neighbour was Henry Litherland[4]
1881 December 15th. Died age 65.
