Where is the Moorcroft factory?
Stoke-on-Trent
W. Moorcroft Ltd, trading as Moorcroft is a British art pottery manufacturer based in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, which was founded by William Moorcroft in 1913.
Is Moorcroft pottery valuable?
Use Marks and Back Stamps for Age and Value Moorcroft markets more pottery globally today than ever before, far exceeding the output of the early 1900s. Congruently, since the newer pieces are more prolific, they are not as avidly sought or highly valued by avid art pottery collectors as the older wares.
Is Moorcroft pottery still made?
Today, Moorcroft pottery is one of the last remaining independent art potteries in the world and still operates out of the original brick factory in Stoke-on-Trent, England.
Who started Moorcroft pottery?
William Moorcroft
Moorcroft/Founders
How do I contact Moorcroft?
Contact Us
- Tel: +44(0) 1782 820 515.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Moorcroft Factory, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 2DQ.
What is the most expensive Moorcroft pottery?
Look out for items that are made pre-1945, particularly by those made by William Moorcroft. The most expensive items sold at Christie’s to date is a collection of ‘Claremont’ pottery circa 1905, which sold at London South Kensington in March 2010 for £15,000.
How do 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.
How do you date a Moorcroft vase?
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.
Is all Moorcroft pottery signed?
Pottery made between 1928 and 1949 has the full signature of William Moorcroft, a Burslem stamp and a Made in England stamp changed as William Moorcroft moved from Macintyre & Co, at the start of the 20th Century, and set up his own factory in 1914.
Do Moorcroft send bailiffs?
The Moorcroft Group are not bailiffs. They are simply a debt collection agency. If they send field agents to your home, legally they are not allowed to force entry. Before bailiffs are sent, debt collectors like Moorcroft send many letters reminding you of payments you owe.
What debts do Moorcroft collect?
Moorcroft are a Debt Collection company that mainly collect council tax debts. They also collect other County Court Judgement related debts, usually for values of £750 and over. These debts are priority debts and can often lead to bailiff action.
Is Moorcroft a Chinese?
Moorcroft pottery was one of the leading British brands of early 20th-century decorative art, and its creative output continues to be a beloved collector’s item today.
Can you take a tour of Moorcroft pottery?
The techniques used in making Moorcroft pottery are virtually the same today, as they were a hundred years ago. Visitors enter a time warp from which they can look into the virtual soul of what must be the world’s best-loved art pottery. Guided factory tours are accessible to wheelchair users.
What to see at the Moorcroft Museum in Stoke?
The museum which houses fascinating pieces of Moorcroft in their original Liberty Cabinets, allows visitors to view the history of ceramic art through the ages. Journey through Art Nouveau, and Art Deco to the designs of today and bask in a ceramic heritage.
Why was Moorcroft pottery given the name Moorcroft?
The Pottery’s ethos has always been that Moorcroft will continue to hold its revered name if design does not stand still. Design now includes jewellery – mined, crafted and fired to perfection, and other creations are set to follow.
What do you need to know about the Moorcroft factory?
Moorcroft’s factory tour takes visitors on the journey through the processes that each unique, hand-crafted piece of Moorcroft makes. These hand-made processes remains almost the same today as they have done for over 100 years.