Moorcroft Poppy Vase - Cream and Blue Tones
Unusual Moorcroft 'Poppy Vase,' of ovoid form, the body decorated with three single poppies, surrounded by borders of foliage above a ribbed border, in tones of cream and blue, painted signature, impressed Moorcroft and made in England to base, height 6.10 in.
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- Dating English Ceramics - Excellent detailed reference books such as Godden's Encyclopaedia of British Pottery and Porcelain Marks will help to identify and date specific manufacturer's marks.
However, there are a few simple guidelines which may also help.
The inclusion of the word 'England' on an item ensured compliance with the American McKinley Tariff Act 1891, which was important for British exporters. An item so marked would have been made after 1891.
In 1921 the act was revised to require the phrase 'Made in' followed by the country. So if an item is marked 'Made in England', it is generally considered to be made after that date, although some manufacturers were using this phrase pior to the act being changed.
The use of the word 'Ltd' of 'Limited' after a company's name indicates a date after 1860, though with ceramic manufacturers this did not become general practice until the 1880's. - Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
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