Is Moorcroft pottery expensive?

Moorcroft pottery is unique in that it has mainly remained in ownership by one family since its founding. This has ensured there are, relatively, only a few markings and backstamps to look out for: Early Moorcroft pieces are much sought after and often reach high prices at auctions.

What does a red dot on Moorcroft pottery mean?

Be aware: a silver line through the WM monogram denotes a second. In later pieces this may be a red dot or a ‘G’ inside a black circle. From the start, designs were catalogued and assigned a registration mark.

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.

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.

What is a Moorcroft trial piece?

When a Moorcroft artist designs a piece, before the FINAL design for a Limited or Numbered Edition is “decided upon” – a few differing versions are produced. These are TRIALS. A Trial is a true representation of the Moorcroft design – but a pre-production “working” version.

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. However, Moorcroft Debt Recovery has the power to request a county court judgement if you owe money and do not pay.

Is Moorcroft pottery still made?

William Moorcroft founded his own pottery company in 1913. The Official Moorcroft Web Site reflects on that move to his own factory: “William marched his workforce across Cobridge Park to a new factory in Sandbach Road where Moorcroft pottery is still made today.

What is the most expensive Moorcroft pottery?

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.