The Company was formed in 1882 by James S Sadler and has been famous for its earthenware teapots ever since.From 1882 until the late 1890's the Company was known as Sadler & Co, but around 1899 they changed their name to James Sadler & Sons Ltd.

In the 1930's the firm produced a large range of goods including modernistic teapots and artware. In the 1970's the range grew to include giftware, vases, bowls and novelty goods. The cute piggy banks in the photographs below clearly fall into the latter category!