Moira Pottery

Moira pottery works, founded in 1922, was known for its utilitarian stoneware crocks for marmalade[1] and inexpensive pitchers and other kitchen wares, sometimes applied with transfer-printed advertising reproducing quaint turn-of-the-century woodcuts.

## Products

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The company's "Hillstonia" ware was intended for forcing bulbs and containing plants. Moira pottery was often marked with an oval stamp on the unglazed undersides of its production.[2] The company produced a diverse range including garden ornaments and Vitryware oven-to-table casseroles.[1]

## History

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The pottery works was situated approximately 5 mi (8 km) from Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire,[2] although the village of Moira is just over the border in Leicestershire.

The works closed in December 1991.[1] The land was reclaimed and is planted[1] as part of the National Forest.

## References

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1. ^ a b c d "Moira Pottery" (PDF). North West Leicestershire District Council. 4 August 2021. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
2. ^ a b "Bottle 1981 (made)". Victoria and Albert Museum. Retrieved 8 February 2024.