The Middleport Pottery of Burgess and Leigh (opened 1888)  

The potters 'library' - the mould store

 

Location 9 on the index diagram

 

1000's of plaster moulds, some over 100 years old, are stored in this warm, dry room at the very top of the factory - away from prying eyes.

It is an Aladdin's cave of treasures.

 

A small selection of carefully numbered 
and catalogued moulds

The moulds for "Willow Pattern" soup dishes
a favourite pattern all over the world

Previous is the mould maker
Next is a selection of Toby Jug moulds

questions/comments/contributions? email: Steve Birks