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Featured Article The Business and Industry of Belleek Pottery When David Mc Birney and Robert Williams Armstrong died in 1882 and 1884 respectively, a group of local financiers purchased and acquired Belleek Pottery. In August 1884, the company's name was changed to Belleek Pottery Works Company Ltd. Frederick Slater, one of the company's first master craftsmen, was summoned by Belleek from his hometown in England. Slater's most famous work was the world-famous 28-inch tall International Centre Piece. During the 1900 Paris International Exhibition, the International Centre Piece was given a gold medal. At present, this fine work of art is in display at the Belleek Visitors Centre. During the 1980s and 1990s, Belleek Pottery Works Company Ltd experienced turmoil in its ownership. In 1983, the Industrial Development Board financially assisted the company. Roger Troughton, Belleek's former Managing Director, officially bought the company the following year. Belleek was sold again to a Dungannon-based corporation, Powerscreen International, in 1988. Dr. George Moore then purchased the company in 1990. At present, Moore still owns Belleek with the help of four Directors. During Moore's leadership, Belleek's market size grew. In fact, it now controls other pottery companies such as the Galway Crystal (Galway City), Aynsley China (Stoke-on-Trent) and the Donegal Parian China. Its annual revenue is estimated to be 40 million Euros. The company's factory size was also increased from 30,000 square feet to over 120,000 square feet. Belleek's modern marks include the Tenth Mark - The Millenium Stamp used in 2000 and the Eleventh Mark introduced in 2001. Belleek's Nadine Collection contains the 2.2"/5.5cm Trinket Box, 10"/25.5cm Vase, 4"/10cm Candlestick Pair, 4.75"/12cm Spill Vase, 8.2"/20.5cm Fruit Bowl, and the 3.3"/8.5cm Votive. Belleek potteries are also perfect for bridal gifts. Some of its bestselling bridal gift pieces are the 37cm Affection, 27cm Bust of Joy, 27cm Bust of Sorrow, 21cm Girl Basket Carrier, and the 29cm Bust of Clytie. Copyright © 2005 Internet Ceramics. All rights reserved.