Moorcroft Pottery

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They produced many pieces of white ware that were decorated elsewhere and decorated porcelain as well. He also developed the art nouveau-influenced Florian Ware which was decorated entirely by hand, with the design outlined in trailed slip using a technique known as tubelining.

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Moorcroft Pottery - Shortly before the death of William in 1945, his elder son, Walter Moorcroft, took control of the business, which he continued to develop. A number of different marks were used by , most featuring an American bison somewhere in the logo, and all indicating the date the piece was made.

Please take your time to browse through the pages as I am certain to have something of interest to suit all tastes. As a dealer I have acquired an extensive knowledge specifically concerning the modern designers with their patterns and shapes which are often detailed on the backstamps. Please deal in total confidence as all of the stock is fully scrutinised prior to it being offered on to the web site. However, some may have normal glaze related crazing commensurate with age, found particularly, with antique pottery. Please email for further details on specific items if you have concerns before proceeding with your purchase. All of the images provided are of the actual item on offer and if you click on the image, it will open a new window with an alternative picture of the backstamps which helps in dating the piece of pottery. Alternatively telephone using the numbers displayed at the foot of each listing page or Home page. Please remember to include the individual item Ref No. I offer an International Shipping service for prospective overseas buyers, please email for detailed quote prior to purchase. All items will be security marked prior to dispatch. As a dealer I look forward to you returning in the near future, as the stock is constantly changing and the listings are updated regularly.

Rare and Expensive Moorcroft Pottery Pieces - British Porcelain and Pottery
In the 1980s Moorcroft got into financial difficulties as a result of rising wages and fuel, which were exacerbated by the labour intensive techniques employed by Moorcroft and the company went through several changes in ownership with the result that from 1993 the company was controlled by the Edwards family, which is still the case. Pottery made between 1928 and 1949 has the full signature of William Moorcroft, a Burslem stamp and a Made in England stamp. Newcomb College Pottery was made by women students at Newcomb College incorporating local materials and decor inspired by Louisiana's flora and fauna in the Arts and Crafts tradition. Though his career was cut short by death from a severe stroke in 1945, Moorcroft nevertheless established a dynasty of porcelain production that is still celebrated today. Does it matter if one is removed the pot when the lid label is left alone? As a dealer I have acquired an extensive knowledge specifically concerning the modern designers with their patterns and shapes which are often detailed on the backstamps. Modern Moorcroft marks continue to become more elaborate and to provide more and more information. In use from 1953 to 1978.