Probably just a code used in the factory for that shape/pattern
purchased in 1976 in colorado -- Laurelli piece with bottom mark of S
Cantagalli, made in Italy
There are tons of pottery marks involving a crown with a cross. I believe most are German.
the diamond stamp is the earliest HaegerPottery mark. it was used in the 1910's thru the 1920's. a green, diamond shaped sticker with the words "haeger potteries" and "dundee, illinois" replaced the diamond stamp.
At first founded as a studio in 1897 within a great pottery company. James Macintyre & Co. Moorcroft pottery almost immediately made its mark on the world. Designs came from 24 year old William Moorcroft who modified every piece of pottery shaped with his own signature or initials. http://www.theukgiftcompany.co.uk/moorcroft_pottery/13714_0c.html
purchased in 1976 in colorado -- Laurelli piece with bottom mark of S
I have an "old" churn supposedly thrown by Louisville pottery. To authenticake, I'd like to see their Mark?
Cantagalli, made in Italy
The artist that created the pottery used in the movie The Ghost name is Mark Bischoff. Mark created all of the pottery single handedly and chose to let it be displayed during the, very popular movie, The Ghost.
I believe that 1844 is part of their maker's mark - why I have a calendar plate with the same year marked on bottom in their logo. The calendar is for 1911
There are tons of pottery marks involving a crown with a cross. I believe most are German.
Possibly Rauenstein. Check the related link.
o c and co possibly American
sun or star underneath a crown means holy
You can use guides on collectible pottery to trace the value of a Crown Devon pottery piece. The manufacturer, Stoke-on-Trent, made earthenware and often included the month and year in their mark. Experts on antique pottery would be able to tell you the value of old pottery and auction sites often have listings that will give you an idea of value.
Mark Twain was a writer and a speaker but not a stand up comedian.
No this item would not leave a spatula mark on the bottom of bread if it is used correctly.