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The Paragon name has a history with the Royal Family, who have awarded the company royal warrants of appointment beginning in 1933 by H.

Changes in these trade marks recorded from time to time enable collectors to estimate the approximate date of manufacture of an item.

Irving was a very astute businessman making the best of every opportunity afforded him.

Some later Paragon patterns from this period continued in production under Royal Albert and were still available until the Royal Albert name was discontinued by Doulton.

These estimates are thought to have been based on information gathered from the Pottery Gazette Diary.

The Paragon name evolved from the famous Star China Company, who began using the name in 1903.

Queen Mary to 1963, when the warrant was lastly reissued.

Pre-1933 Backstamps Prior to April 1933, the Company's backstamp was generally based on the star motif which was derived from the original name of the Company - The Star China Company.

He had gained much experience in the manufacture of good quality china, having been in business with his father for many years.