c. 1913–1928
Moorcroft
Full painted signature with impressed BURSLEM separates this early independent format from Macintyre Florian Ware and the later royal stamp.
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Staffordshire England marks
With Staffordshire England marks, STAFFORDSHIRE ENGLAND states location. Staffordshire marks can include the three-loop Staffordshire knot.
Place name and manufacturer
Staffordshire marks can include the three-loop Staffordshire knot. The knot was used by many potters, with initials such as PKP or a works name distinguishing particular firms. STAFFORDSHIRE ENGLAND states location.
What to check next
Read any works name and initials inside or below the emblem. A royal-arms device or Staffordshire knot can be shared by different makers. Keep the factory stamp apart from the pattern name and any Rd registration number.
Related marks
105 marks
c. 1969–1989
Wiltshaw & Robinson / Carlton Ware
Heavy rounded type replaces flowing script; catalogue describes a slide-on lithographic transfer.
c. 1913–1926
Shelley
Capital lettering and CHINA inside the shield; this form lacks the separate Copyright wording.
c. 1914–1918
Gray’s Pottery
The first galleon has a high detailed hull, distinct from the yellow-sailed second galleon.
c. 1826–1853
Samuel Alcock and Co
The publication inscription includes October 1828; Cobridge wording is associated with circa 1826–1853.
From 1784
John Turner / John & William Turner
The Prince of Wales feathers relate to the firm’s appointment as potters to the Prince in 1784.
Undated
Elijah Jones
The inscription and registration diamond date the pattern registration to 13 May 1843, not mark use.
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