Langley Mill Pottery (Lovatt) - Derbyshire.

Do you think it's as late as that, dd? I've always felt it to be older, more in line with the first couple of decades of the 20thC, but that is based on nothing more than the 'feel' of it, if that makes sense.

The mark was only used 1940-c1950.

This mid 20thC. Lovatts jug is still used regularly and has survived years of my heavy-handed pot washing intact.
They made 'em tough in Derbyshire. I'm sure denbydump will confirm that.

I think this is wartime utility ware.

It's certainly as tough as a Sergeant Major's boot leather.

Large jug with Crysanthemums. 1891-1901.

Another pottery that shamelessly copied Dresser's Linthorpe designs.
Carved and gilded 1883-1890.

With it being 1883+, what do you think the 4-10-62 could be?

They are the shape, size and glaze codes.

This place is certainly educayshunyl

Tall Lovatts jug probably from the 1950s/60s, although the shape is more akin to the 1930s. Personally, I think the salmon pink inside is more attractive than the oatmeal-coloured outer.

Hello Everyone!!
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I have a few questions on the Bottom Markings of this Creamer.
1. What does the Cross and The Crescent or "C" signify?
2. Is this a 1903-1904 Piece since it doesn't have the Leadless Glaze Stamp?
3. It has crazing on the Inside, otherwise in excellent Condition. Any Idea of value?

Thank you for your reply.

Glad to be here!!
Casey

Hi there, Mmm my specialist subject!

Princess ware was in production from 1903-c1930.
That particular Langley mill mark was in use 1903-c1930.
The kite mark was the turner's mark, in use 1905-1923.
I think it's a G, which is maybe the handler's mark though
it doesn't quite match the recorded one.
Various leadless glaze marks were used 1905-1931.

The particular age of any Princess ware is of little consequence, it's really
down to how well it's decorated, and the colours used.
Yours is quite a nice example, and with the original pewter lid.
Because it was in production for many years it is not rare, there are shelves
full of it in a local antique centre, but anyway we do not enter into valuing
items on the forum.

Thank You Kind Sir.

Hi picked up this Langley Pottery vase today I think it dates from the late 1960s early 1970s does anyone have any info about the vase and who painted it the colour is much stronger than on the photos around the rim is a yellow green colour.

This is from the Denby/Langley "Magnolia" range, MA 330 vase.
Designed by Glyn College 1979

Hello hope you can help me. I have this lovatt teapot and cant see anything else like it. Do you know what design it is and when made.

Most unususal. Can't say I've seen one before, and there is no reference or
picture in the book. All I can say is the mark was used from c1901-1933.
I would be guessing 1920s.
Very similar to the embossed oriental designs by Bretby pottery.

Cheers I'll try and search for more info and let you know if I find anything.

A one-pint Lovatts jug in an orangey-brown glaze, circa 1940-50. There looks to be a very subtle lustre sheen to the glaze in certain light but that might be an effect of it being so thickly-applied.







The glaze looks like molten toffee (yes, I'm hungry; how did you guess).

Anyone know who might have produced this?

A ""Fern" planter It was made at Langley Mill pottery for Denby, late 1970s.

Thanks DD

I inherited this Langley Mill vase and I'd like to know a bit more about it. It has several marks on the base, including a painted number 4. Unfortunately it has a quite a large repaired crack, but is otherwise in good condition. Are they a common item nowadays?