How can you tell a Moorcroft second?
Moorcroft collectors should be aware of the Silver Stripe that sometimes appears and is almost always through the WM monogram. The Moorcroft silver stripe denotes a second quality or imperfect piece that has failed to pass the strict quality control that Moorcroft demands.
Does Moorcroft hold its value?
Moorcroft’s world profile has greatly improved once again over the past few years, with quality and value at an all-time high. Christie’s hold a Moorcroft sale every year and many national museums now house significant pieces of pottery in their permanent collections, including the V & A Museum in London.
How old is my Moorcroft pottery?
Moorcroft introduced year cyphers in 1990 and are symbols used to identify the year each piece was made. Copyright marks merely state the date when the design was first used. Some designs, like Queen’s Choice by Emma Bossons FRSA, have proved popular for almost 20 years with copyright stated as 2000.
Who owns Moorcroft?
Moorcroft
| Industry | Pottery |
|---|---|
| Key people | William Moorcroft Hugh Edwards Rachel Bishop Sally Tuffin Emma Bossons Kerry Goodwin Vicky Lovatt Nicola Slaney |
| Products | Art pottery |
| Owner | Hugh and Maureen Edwards |
| Number of employees | 120 |
What does the silver mark mean on Moorcroft pottery?
The Moorcroft silver stripe denotes a second quality or imperfect piece that has failed to pass the strict quality control that Moorcroft demands. These pieces are only ever sold at discounted prices in the Moorcroft factory shop. Typical early Florian ware mark in brown with handpainted William Moorcroft signature in green with ‘des’ below.
Where can I buy old Moorcroft art pottery?
Shop Our Selection Of Fine Antique Moorcroft Art Pottery, Vintage Moorcroft Art Pottery and Discontinued Moorcroft Art Pottery Below. For A Greater Selection Contact Us.
Why was w.moorcroft pottery pushed out of business?
Thanks to his hand-signed pieces, Moorcroft quickly became a widely recognized name. Fearing that Moorcroft’s work was starting to overshadow the other lines of MacIntyre products, the company pushed him out in 1912. By the end of the same decade, W. Moorcroft Pottery was an outstanding production company in its own right.
Is it possible to date a Walter Moorcroft pattern?
The Walter Moorcroft era is typified by vivid large flower designs. Some patterns enjoyed long cross-period production runs, so dating Moorcroft can be difficult. However, the wide variety of impressed and printed marks and (if they survive) factory paper labels used across more than a century of production do make the task much easier.
