What is Moorcroft Florian Ware?
A Moorcroft Florian Ware vase 1904-1913, of elongated bulbous form, decorated with stylized peacock feathers on a sage green and turquoise ground. A William Moorcroft Florian Ware, Persian shape vase with the cornflower pattern in shades of blue, made for James MacIntyre & Co, c.1902.
How do I identify Moorcroft pottery?
Moorcroft signatures and marks help to identify who designed your piece of Moorcroft and can also be used to date pieces of Moorcroft. Today, members of the Design Studio, as well as guest designers, have their own monogram and these can be found at the back of each of our books.
What is the most expensive Moorcroft pottery?
The very rare yellow and blue painted ‘Carp’ vase which dated back to 1902 sold for £12,000 ($18,670), in what was an unforgettable day for collectors of Moorcroft pottery and those investing in these rare pieces.
What does a red dot mean on Moorcroft pottery?
What does a red dot on Moorcroft pottery mean? Be aware: a silver line through the WM monogram denotes a second. In later pieces this may be a red dot or a G inside a black circle. From the start, designs were catalogued and assigned a registration mark.
What is the most valuable Moorcroft?
This stunning Moorcroft Flambe Eventide vase, with a silver-plated stand and cover, was signed by William Moorcroft and dated 1928. It sold for an astronomical £17,200 in one of our Antiques, Rare 20th Century British Pottery, Jewellery and Collectors’ Items auctions back in April 2015.
Are Moorcroft vases valuable?
In the top price range is a Cornflower twin-handled vase, circa 1925, with estimates of $5000 to $7000. But the hero piece is a circular dish, circa 1920, with the very rare Waratah design. These are highly sought after by Moorcroft collectors as well as lovers of Australiana. Estimates are $4000 to $6000.
How do I sell Moorcroft pottery?
Whether you are looking to buy or sell Moorcroft Pottery pieces, the team of experts at Potteries Auctions can help you find the piece you are looking for, or value your items for sale. Request a call back if you are looking for a valuation and are seeking to sell some Moorcroft collector pieces at auction.
How old is Moorcroft?
Moorcroft Limited (trading as W Moorcroft Ltd) is a British art pottery manufacturer based at Burslem in Stoke-on-Trent, England. The company was founded by William Moorcroft in 1913.
Is Moorcroft pottery still being made?
The quality of Moorcroft design and the artistic skills of its workforce means that more than 100 years later, the company is still supplying Liberty of London and today Moorcroft is sold worldwide to an international audience, bring a kaleidoscope of colour to the world.
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How do you date a Moorcroft vase?
In 1990, Moorcroft added year cyphers to the base of their pottery pieces. These are often symbols or designs to help identity the year the piece was made. You might see some copyright marks too; these show the date when the design was first used.
Is Moorcroft pottery a good investment?
Moorcroft pottery is incredibly collectable and highly prized by its collectors, and its value has only increased over the years. If you are looking to expand your collection or sell your exquisite pieces and would like to understand the value, we can help.