Moorcroft

For sale is this stunning, early Spanish pattern trumpet vase by William Moorcroft. Decorated with an abundance of flowers and foliage using reds, oranges and greens to fantastic effect, this small vase is truly something to behold. The decoration begins from the vases hip, with flowers arranged around the vase. The inside of the top rim is similarly decorated with flower buds to really make the vase pop with colour and elegance.

The vase presents superbly throughout. To note is an area of invisible restoration beneath the hip and also a very fine small hairline to the top rim. Close examination reveals the hairline occurred whilst the vase was new and before age crazing occurred. This is not visible on display and has to be carefully looked for. The

For sale is a stunning and substantial Late Cornflower vase by William Moorcroft, dating between 1925-1935. Decorated with eight large cornflowers in pinks and purples, the vase absolutely explodes with colour. Contrasting wonderfully against a white background, it displays extremely well and is an eye catching centre piece. At 9 inches or 23cm tall and with a circumference of almost 20 inches or 50cm, this is a fabulous size and worthy of any discerning collection.

For sale is a piece of Florian “Green and Gold” by William Moorcroft circa 1903-08. In double gourd shape, it is arguably one of the most desirable shapes to secure in your collection. At 27.5cm tall, it is a substantial piece. It counts three flower and tulip buds each to the top of the vase with the same again to the bottom gourd of the vase, so twelve buds in total. The gilt is in excellent condition so this piece really “pops” in a display cabinet.

The vase is being sold in excellent original condition with no damage or restoration. Beneath, the Florian Ware stamp and William’s flash signature in green is present and correct.

For sale is this exquisite, early Florian Ware vase by William Moorcroft, dating to around 1902. Decorated with what we believe to be forget-me-nots surrounded by whisps of foliage, it is a little firecracker at only 7cm tall! With warm blues and greens, under light in our cabinets it really does look magnificent. The whole vase from top to toe is brimming with decoration which also makes it so appealing.

William Moorcroft at the time of making this piece was working for James MacIntyre & Co, where he became very successful with Florian Ware and after they closed his department, he continued in his own name to go onto become one of the most successful art potters of his time.

Offered for sale in excellent original condition, this vase has had no damage or restoration. It has the “William Moorcroft Des” signature in green, present and correct for the period. “Des” indicated he was the designer working for MacIntyre and is most often seen following his name on these early pieces.

For sale we have a superb quality double-gourd Florian Daisy vase by William Moorcroft dating to around 1902. An early piece of Florian Ware in the daisy pattern, with its vibrant green and blue hues, is not just a decorative item but a testament to Moorcroft’s artistic vision and technical skill. This piece captures the essence of the Art Nouveau movement and the early 20th-century fascination with nature, making it a prized artifact from the golden age of British art pottery.

In excellent original condition with no chips, cracks or prior restoration. The piece is signed “W Moorcroft Des” in green ink entirely correct for the period.

For sale is this gorgeous, Eventide squat vase by William Moorcroft, dating to 1928 or soon thereafter. Decorated with large and small trees in the wondrous evening red/amber colourway, it is a wonderful vase that displays extremely well due to the angles of the vase under cabinet lights! The Eventide pattern prominently features a landscape scene, typically showcasing a moody, twilight setting and is characterized by its depiction of trees and often includes a setting or rising sun, casting a warm, glowing effect over the scene. It is one of the most sought after rare designs.