What is the history of Macclesfield Silk pictures and what are they worth?
A. A number of manufacturers produced silk pictures and Spurcrofts of Macclesfield continue to do so today. Perhaps the best known series of pictures is that produced between 1947 and 1992 by Brocklehurst Whiston. These pictures which often feature local scenes were generally produced as promotional items such as Christmas gifts and calendars. Production of the pictures was somewhat erratic however over time they became collector’s items resulting in a flourishing secondary market. Prices at auction vary from a few ponds to several hundred pounds depending on subject and rarity.
