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Such is the reputation of Moorcroft, that many other celebrated people have taken Moorcroft into their homes including Leonard A Lauder, President of the Estée Lauder cosmetics empire, and a man who has one of the largest Moorcroft collections in the world: former US Presidents and British Prime Ministers, famous actors and singers.
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The Moorcroft Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the...
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- Moorcroft Artist Philip Gibson
- Moorcroft Artist Emma Bossons
- Moorcrofts' Nicola Slaney
- Moorcroft Artist Sian Leeper
Philip Gibson was born at Wolstanton, the site of one of Stoke on Trent’s once great collieries, which overlooks Burslem and the heart of the Staffordshire Potteries. In this close-knit community, his father ran his own business as a gent’s hairdresser for over fifty years, and his mother worked at Royal Doultonas a glost ware selector. Indeed, mos...
Emma Bossons was born in Congleton, Cheshire in 1976. Her early years were spent close to her birthplace, on a dairy farm in the picturesque Cheshire countryside. As a child Emma showed a strong interest in art and as a result of her art classes, Emma developed a strong interest in watercolour painting. What she didn't learn at school, she taught h...
Nicola graduated from Staffordshire University in the summer of 1997, where she specialised in surface pattern design. Nicola started her career with Moorcroft in November 1997. She was soon represented in the 1998 catalogue with her Amazon Twilight vase. The vase was the run-away success of 1998. Hawthorn was her next piece and was adopted by Libe...
Sian was born in Padbury, Buckinghamshire in 1970, the second of four sisters. During her early school days, Sian showed a strong interest in art and design, and after secondary school, she went on to attend Yeovil College, where she studied an Art Foundation course for two years. She then moved on to the University of Brighton and studied for a de...
W. Moorcroft Limited (trading as W Moorcroft Ltd) is a British art pottery manufacturer specialising in richly decorated earthenware. [1] [2] [3] [4] based at Burslem in Stoke-on-Trent, England. The company was founded by William Moorcroft in 1913.
Jul 10, 2023 · Moorcroft Pottery is a name renowned among pottery collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. With its distinctive and stunning designs, Moorcroft has become synonymous with elegance, craftsmanship, and a rich heritage.
The Moorcroft Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the design history of this unique Art Pottery. The age of the collection spans over 120 years, including examples of William Moorcroft’s very first creations made during his time at James Macintyre & Co., the ceramic manufacturer who first employed him.
As one of the most original British pottery brands celebrates the 150th birthday of its founder William Moorcroft, we explore the secrets of its longevity.
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Mar 23, 2020 · Founder William Moorcroft first began work as a pottery designer in the late 19th century when he joined James MacIntyre & Company. Moorcroft was an innovative artistic voice there, and made a splash with his nature-inspired motifs.
