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Help identifying maker

Posted by Tom on July 8, 2024, 12:53 pm

I need help identifying the maker of the polychrome flow blue soup plate. It is marked on the back as Moss Rose. The basic flow blue pattern is highlighted with copper, green, and red. I can find a few pictures of the pattern online but no identification of the maker. Thank you.

Re: Help identifying maker

Posted by Danelle on July 9, 2024, 7:02 am, in reply to "Help identifying maker"

Hi Tom,

This is a very lovely flow blue polychrome floral pattern and the plate looks to be in wonderful condition.. Unfortunately, it's also one of those patterns in which we haven't been able to yet identify the potter even though it's not terribly uncommon.

Most probably made in Staffordshire, England but that's not definitive. Estimated to have been produced c. 1850, perhaps a tad earlier. It was also produced with a mulberry glaze.

Hope that helps even if the maker is still unknown.

Best, Danelle

Re: Help identifying maker

Posted by Tom on July 9, 2024, 10:23 am, in reply to "Re: Help identifying maker"

Thank you so much for your reply. I find it puzzling that the potter would develop a rather artistic backstop that includes the pattern name embellished with roses and leaves and not include a factory name. There were a number of Moss Rose transferware patterns produced by different factories. It is a question that begs to be answered.

Re: Help identifying maker

Posted by Danelle on July 10, 2024, 1:05 pm, in reply to "Re: Help identifying maker"

Hi Tom,

As you may have noticed, there is a "S" just below on the right of the backstamp. Problem is no one has been able to discern whether its the potters initial, and if so, whose. Shaw has been considered, but not felt to be likely as that potter was known for clearly marking its items.

If anything else "pops", I'd be happy to let you know.

Best, Danelle

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