What is Florian Ware?
Shown here is a piece of Moorcroft ‘Florian Ware’, recently sold at McTear’s and from a range that is always hugely popular. The Moorcroft factory produced an extensive array of moderately-priced domestic tableware items in addition to its famous tubelined, hand-painted art pottery.
Can Moorcroft debt Recovery Take me to court?
What Action Can Moorcroft Take? Moorcroft have to take you to court if they want to issue a County Court Judgement against you, send bailiffs to recover goods to the value of the debt, or apply for an attachment of earnings order, or a charging order.
Can a 17 year old be chased for debt?
In theory a person under the age of 18 cannot be pursued by a debt recovery agent (note the difference between that and a Court Bailiff), if the debt was created whilst the person was under the age of 18.
When did the stamp made in England start?
Great Britain issued the world’s first adhesive postage stamp on 6 May 1840. The Penny Black; the foundations for British stamps, a design showing Queen Victoria, without the country name. From then on, British stamps were issued with the reigning sovereign – often in profile or semi-profile.
What kind of vase does Moorcroft art pottery use?
2007 Moorcroft MOROCCAN MYTHS Bird Vase 1st Quality 6″ Kerry Goodwin Orig Box !! MOORCROFT ENGLISH ART POTTERY CABINET VASE FLAMBE GLAZE FLOWERS ENGLAND “N” Mrk.
Who are the owners of the Moorcroft pottery?
The moorcroft pottery has mainly remained in the hands of one family since its creation and Moorcroft mark changes have been quite few. The main Moorcroft marks changed as William Moorcroft moved from Macintyre & Co, at the end of the 19th century and then when Walter Moorcroft took over from his father.
Who is Walter Moorcroft on an anemone vase?
Walter Moorcroft initial mark alongside impressed MOORCROFT on large limited edition Anemone vase. Possibly signed by a paintress as Walter did not sign every single piece. William John Moorcroft initial mark appears now ‘John Moorcroft’ is a director of the company and Walter a consultant. Modern Moorcroft mark depicting a trial piece.
What kind of backtamp does Moorcroft pottery have?
These pieces usually have a Florian Ware backstamp along with a W. Moorcroft signature or initials, as noted above. When William Moorcroft established his own pottery, the W. Moorcroft signature was used along with Moorcroft and/or Burslem incised into the clay.
What kind of vases does Moorcroft pottery make?
Moorcroft offers many different types of vase to suit all occasions, from vases for springtime flowers to vases with Christmas designs. Vases can range in design style; the early Moorcroft pieces feature art nouveau decoration while later pieces can be more abstract and modern in their design traits.
When did the Moorcroft Flambe Eventide vase sell?
This stunning Moorcroft Flambe Eventide vase, with a silver-plated stand and cover, was signed by William Moorcroft and dated 1928. It sold for an astronomical £17,200 in one of our Antiques, Rare 20th Century British Pottery, Jewellery and Collectors’ Items auctions back in April 2015.
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.
Walter Moorcroft initial mark alongside impressed MOORCROFT on large limited edition Anemone vase. Possibly signed by a paintress as Walter did not sign every single piece. William John Moorcroft initial mark appears now ‘John Moorcroft’ is a director of the company and Walter a consultant. Modern Moorcroft mark depicting a trial piece.
