Pottery & porcelain
Longton, England, United Kingdom · 1880–1957 · 7 marks.
c. 1938
Crown Manor Ware these two marks were used by William Morley & Co and also used by the former Morley, Fox & Co from around 1938 onwards
earthenware · Fenton, England
these two marks were used by William Morley & Co and also used by the former Morley, Fox & Co from onwards
Undated
earthenware · Fenton, England
Homeleigh Ware marks containing MF were made by the preceding Morley, Fox & Co.
Undated
The source interprets I / IV as January 1954 for this example; 1879 is the establishment year, not the mark-use date.
earthenware · Fenton, England
this mark gives the month/year of manufacture in Roman numbers I / IV for January 1954
William Morley began manufacturing earthenware at Salopian Works, Fenton, in 1879. From 1906 he partnered with William Garrett Fox as Morley & Fox. The company reverted to William Morley & Co in 1944 and entered voluntary winding up in June 1957.
Also known as: William Morley & Co
