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b. 1872 - d. 1945

In 1913, at the age of 41, William Moorcroft opened Moorcroft Pottery, which is still located in the same building in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Nine years previously, he had won a gold medal at the St. Louis International Exhibition; this proved to be the first of many awards. William Moorcroft artwork for sale includes Aurelianware, which he invented by using a fusion of Oriental pottery and early Roman ceramics techniques.

Toward the end of the 19th century, Moorcroft pioneered the slip-trailing method, which is popular during inlay. William Moorcroft's pomegranate vases were among his most sought-after pieces, and he created several series of them during his career. The bulk of William Moorcroft's pottery's artistic design subjects were natural, specifically fruit and flora, which he created using intricate strokes and rich colors. Find your next eye-catching piece of pottery for sale online and add some sophistication to your home's interior.   

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                  • William Moorcroft Pottery Vase, Pomegranate
                    Dec. 15, 2024

                    William Moorcroft Pottery Vase, Pomegranate

                    Est: $200 - $800

                    A small bud green ground vase. Featuring hand painted pomegranates and berries with white tubelining. Moorcroft impressed stamp. Signed by William Moorcroft. Artist: William Moorcroft Issued: 20th century Dimensions: 3.25"W x 7.25"H Manufacturer: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England

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                  • William Moorcroft Pottery Bowl, Pomegranate
                    Dec. 15, 2024

                    William Moorcroft Pottery Bowl, Pomegranate

                    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

                    A small green ground, double-handle footed bowl. Decorated in hand painted pomegranates and berries. Accented with white tubelining. Signed and dated by William Moorcroft. Artist: William Moorcroft Issued: 1913 Dimensions: 7.75"L x 5"W x 5.25"H Manufacturer: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England

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                  • William Moorcroft Pottery and Pewter Covered Jar, Eventide
                    Dec. 15, 2024

                    William Moorcroft Pottery and Pewter Covered Jar, Eventide

                    Est: $800 - $2,000

                    A hand painted English pottery mustard or jam jar depicting a forest landscape at sunset. Includes a pewter lid with hammered dimples. Moorcroft England impressed stamp. Artist: William Moorcroft Issued: 20th century Dimensions: 3.25"W x 4"H Manufacturer: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England

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                  • William Moorcroft Pottery Vase, Claremont
                    Dec. 15, 2024

                    William Moorcroft Pottery Vase, Claremont

                    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

                    A small green and blue bud-shaped vase decorated in a mushroom pattern. Moorcroft impressed stamp. Signed by William Moorcroft. Artist: William Moorcroft Issued: 20th century Dimensions: 3.25"W x 6"H Manufacturer: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England

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                  • William Moorcroft Pottery Pitcher, Claremont
                    Dec. 15, 2024

                    William Moorcroft Pottery Pitcher, Claremont

                    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

                    A small green jug decorated in a mushroom pattern. Moorcroft impressed stamp. Signed by William Moorcroft. Artist: William Moorcroft Issued: 20th century Dimensions: 5"L x 3.25"W x 5.5"H Manufacturer: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England

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                  • William Moorcroft Pottery Matchstick Holder, Claremont
                    Dec. 15, 2024

                    William Moorcroft Pottery Matchstick Holder, Claremont

                    Est: $800 - $2,000

                    A small green table decor decorated in a mushroom pattern. Moorcroft impressed stamp. Signed by William Moorcroft. Artist: William Moorcroft Issued: 20th century Dimensions: 3.5"W x 3.25"H Manufacturer: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England

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                  • William Moorcroft Pottery Vase, Moonlit Blue
                    Dec. 15, 2024

                    William Moorcroft Pottery Vase, Moonlit Blue

                    Est: $200 - $800

                    A small vase featuring a hand painted landscape of a forest at night. Moorcroft impressed stamp. Artist: William Moorcroft Issued: 20th century Dimensions: 2.5"W x 3.5"H Manufacturer: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England

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                  • William Moorcroft Pottery Vase, Pansy
                    Dec. 15, 2024

                    William Moorcroft Pottery Vase, Pansy

                    Est: $800 - $2,000

                    A stunning vase with slight flared rim. Enhanced with motif of pansy flowers in tones of purple and yellow on a green and dark-blue ground. Signed W. Moorcroft. Moorcroft impressed backstamp. Artist: William Moorcroft Issued: 20th century Dimensions: 6.5"W x 12.5"H Manufacturer: Moorcroft Country of Origin: England

                    Lion and Unicorn
                  • William Moorcroft Spanish Pattern Footed Vase
                    Dec. 14, 2024

                    William Moorcroft Spanish Pattern Footed Vase

                    Est: $50 - $15,000

                    William Moorcroft Art Pottery Spanish Pattern Footed Vase. 8.5 inches H x 5 W, small chip to foot, hairline, signed on base, W. Moorcroft, impressed 73 mark.

                    Kavanagh Auctions
                  • William Moorcroft Flamminian Red Art Pottery, 2
                    Dec. 10, 2024

                    William Moorcroft Flamminian Red Art Pottery, 2

                    Est: $300 - $500

                    Two William Moorcroft (English, 1872-1945) for Liberty & Co. Flamminian Red Art Pottery Pieces, comprising: lamp base, signed to underside with Liberty & Co. paper label, and butter bell, circa 1910, signed and stamped "Liberty & Co". to inside of lid. Larger: 7.5" H x 5" Diameter. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Ceramics, Studio pottery, English, British, Table lamp, Accent lamp, Tableware, Dining, Decorative Arts, Vintage, British Arts & Crafts

                    Auctions at Showplace
                  • Moorcroft Lidded Jar
                    Dec. 08, 2024

                    Moorcroft Lidded Jar

                    Est: $300 - $500

                    Moorcroft Lidded Jar (10) total items including a Moorcroft lidded ginger jar in the pomegranate pattern; together with a pitcher, (3) tea pots, a bulbous vase and (4) plates, some marked Longwy, Wedgwood and Rosenthal Property from: a Private Collector, Chicago (Rogers Park), Illinois Category: Decorative Arts > Pottery & Porcelain Estimated Sale Time: 1:47 pm CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: November 20, 2024, 11:37 am

                    Leonard Auction
                  • Moorcroft Pottery Floral Pitcher, Decorated by William Moorcroft
                    Dec. 07, 2024

                    Moorcroft Pottery Floral Pitcher, Decorated by William Moorcroft

                    Est: $200 - $300

                    Moorcroft Pottery Decorated by William Moorcroft Floral Pitcher 20th century glazed earthenware marked "Moorcroft, Made in Stoke on Trent England, WM" 5 1/2 x 6 x 4 1/4 inches

                    Fontaine's Auction Gallery
                  • William Moorcroft, a Pomegranate footed
                    Dec. 06, 2024

                    William Moorcroft, a Pomegranate footed

                    Est: £100 - £200

                    William Moorcroft, a Pomegranate footed bowl, circa 1918, shouldered form, impressed marks, and underglaze blue signature, 13cm high

                    Kinghams Auctioneers
                  • WILLIAM MOORCROFT (BRITISH, 1872-1945); 'CORNFLOWER' POWDER BLUE TAZZA; CIRCA 1920
                    Nov. 21, 2024

                    WILLIAM MOORCROFT (BRITISH, 1872-1945); 'CORNFLOWER' POWDER BLUE TAZZA; CIRCA 1920

                    Est: £400 - £600

                    WILLIAM MOORCROFT (BRITISH, 1872-1945) 'CORNFLOWER' POWDER BLUE TAZZA; CIRCA 1920Glazed ceramic, tube-lined floral decoration, against a speckled blue ground.Underside impressed with stamps 'MOORCROFT' and 'MADE IN ENGLAND'; and blue painted 'W.Moorcroft' signature16.5 x 28.5cm (6¼ x 11 in.)

                    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
                  • WILLIAM MOORCROFT (BRITISH, 1872-1945); 'REVIVED CORNFLOWER' KNOPPED-NECK VASE; CIRCA 1912
                    Nov. 21, 2024

                    WILLIAM MOORCROFT (BRITISH, 1872-1945); 'REVIVED CORNFLOWER' KNOPPED-NECK VASE; CIRCA 1912

                    Est: £700 - £900

                    WILLIAM MOORCROFT (BRITISH, 1872-1945) 'REVIVED CORNFLOWER' KNOPPED-NECK VASE; CIRCA 1912Glazed ceramic; with tube-lined sinuous floral decoration.Underside with printed stamp 'MACINTYRE BURSLEM ENGLAND' and painted green 'W.Moorcroft' signature; together with printed retailer's stamp for 'Townsend & Co.' of Newcastle Upon Tyne.33.5cm (13¼in) high

                    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
                  • William Moorcroft 'Pansy' Vase,
                    Nov. 20, 2024

                    William Moorcroft 'Pansy' Vase,

                    Est: $300 - $600

                    of squat form, decorated with a frieze of flowers and foliage, in tones of purple, yellow and cobalt, raised on a circular foot, impressed Moorcroft//Made in England//M32 and painted signature to base, height 10cm

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • William Moorcroft 'Pansy' Vase,
                    Nov. 20, 2024

                    William Moorcroft 'Pansy' Vase,

                    Est: $400 - $600

                    of ovoid form, decorated with a frieze of trailed flowers and foliage, in tones of purple, cobalt and green, impressed Moorcroft//Made in England, 893 and painted signature to base, height 26cm

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • William Moorcroft 'Pansy' Vase,
                    Nov. 20, 2024

                    William Moorcroft 'Pansy' Vase,

                    Est: $250 - $450

                    of ovoid form, decorated with a frieze of flowers and foliage, in tones of yellow, purple, coral and cobalt, impressed Moorcroft//Made in England//101 and painted signature, a/f, height 18cm

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • William Moorcroft Flambe 'Big Poppy' Vase,
                    Nov. 20, 2024

                    William Moorcroft Flambe 'Big Poppy' Vase,

                    Est: $800 - $1,200

                    of baluster form, decorated with large poppy heads, in rich tones of red, cobalt and coral, on a circular foot, impressed Moorcroft//Made in England and painted signature, height 22cm

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • William Moorcroft 'Pomegranate' Petit Vase, 1928-1953,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    William Moorcroft 'Pomegranate' Petit Vase, 1928-1953,

                    Est: $300 - $600

                    of ovoid tapering form, decorated with a frieze of pomegranate and foliage, in tones of coral, olive green and purple on a cobalt ground, paper label verso and impressed marks below, height 10cm

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • William Moorcroft Celadon 'Orange' Dinner Plate,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    William Moorcroft Celadon 'Orange' Dinner Plate,

                    Est: $150 - $250

                    of shallow circular form, decorated with a central scene of an orange surrounded by flowers and foliage, in celadon tones, impressed W.Moorcroft//Potter to H.M the Queen//Made in England, diameter 23.5cm

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • William Moorcroft Fuchsia Outline Celadon Vase, c.1928-1949,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    William Moorcroft Fuchsia Outline Celadon Vase, c.1928-1949,

                    Est: $400 - $700

                    of baluster form, in green celadon coloured glaze with dark green 'Fuchsia' outline, with cream interior, impressed Moorcroft/Potter to HM Queen/Made in England, painted signature, height 29cm

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • William Moorcroft Art Deco Peacock Feather Vase,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    William Moorcroft Art Deco Peacock Feather Vase,

                    Est: $600 - $800

                    of baluster form with a short flaring rim, with central band of peacock feather 'eyes' in blue, green and cream, between mottled blue wash foot and rim, impressed Made in England//Moorcroft// 'Potter to H.M The Queen' and painted signature, height 23.5cm

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • William Moorcroft 'Peacock Feathers' Salt Glaze Vase,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    William Moorcroft 'Peacock Feathers' Salt Glaze Vase,

                    Est: $800 - $1,300

                    of ovoid form with spreading foot, decorated with peacock feathers accented with flower heads, in tones of blue and white, impressed Moorcroft//Made in England//303 and painted signature, height 15cm

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • William Moorcroft Florian Ware 'Cornflower' Float Bowl, c.1900,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    William Moorcroft Florian Ware 'Cornflower' Float Bowl, c.1900,

                    Est: $450 - $650

                    of circular form, with pinched sides, decorated with trailed slip ware flowers, in tones of white and blue, raised on circular foot, impressed Moorcroft//Made in England, and painted signature, height 5cm and diameter 22cm

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                  • William Moorcroft Florian Ware 'Peacock Feathers' Vase for Macintyre, c.1900,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    William Moorcroft Florian Ware 'Peacock Feathers' Vase for Macintyre, c.1900,

                    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

                    of squat globular form with tapering neck, decorated with a scene of multiple spiraling peacock feathers above larger feathers, in blue and white tones, painted signature with Macintyre stamp and registered design number, height 27cm

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                  • William Moorcroft Florian Ware 'Poppy' Vase for Macintyre, c.1898-1905,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    William Moorcroft Florian Ware 'Poppy' Vase for Macintyre, c.1898-1905,

                    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

                    of baluster form with waisted neck, decorated with poppies surrounded by scrolling motifs, standing on a pedestal foot, in blue and white tones, painted signature with Macintyre factory stamp and registered design number, height 31cm

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • William Moorcroft New Florian Celadon Blue Jardiniere,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    William Moorcroft New Florian Celadon Blue Jardiniere,

                    Est: $3,000 - $4,500

                    of large baluster form, of Nouveau styling in celadon green and mottled blue, painted signature to base with 'des', height 19cm and diameter 28cm

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • Rare William Moorcroft Hand Thrown 'Dimple' Vase, c.1928-1949,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Rare William Moorcroft Hand Thrown 'Dimple' Vase, c.1928-1949,

                    Est: $250 - $400

                    of baluster form, decorated with compressed sides under a monochrome white glaze, impressed Moorcroft//Potter to H.M the Queen//Made in England, height 24cm

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • William Moorcroft 'Bluebell' Macintyre Plate for Liberty & Co., c.1910,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    William Moorcroft 'Bluebell' Macintyre Plate for Liberty & Co., c.1910,

                    Est: $600 - $1,200

                    , of circular form, decorated with outer frieze of bluebells, in tones of blue and green on a pale yellow ground, painted signature, printed 'Made for Liberty & Co.// Rd. No. 431156 and impressed iiEVII//IV, diameter 22.5cm

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • William Moorcroft Flamminian Charger for Liberty & Co., c.1905,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    William Moorcroft Flamminian Charger for Liberty & Co., c.1905,

                    Est: $600 - $1,200

                    of circular form, with raised domed central well, surrounded by three Art Nouveau roundels, in a deep red glaze, impressed Made for Liberty & Co. and incised signature, diameter 30cm Provenance: Christies, South Kensington, 3/12/93, then Private Collection Sydney

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • Rare William Moorcroft 'Seaweed' Macintyre Biscuit Barrel, c.1904-1913,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Rare William Moorcroft 'Seaweed' Macintyre Biscuit Barrel, c.1904-1913,

                    Est: $500 - $700

                    of cylindrical form, set with silver plate cover with ball finial, decorated with sprays of foliage, in tones of green, blue, brown and white, painted W.M initials with red Macintyre factory stamp, height 15cm and diameter 13.5cm

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • William Moorcroft 'Wisteria' Miniature Vase, c.1930,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    William Moorcroft 'Wisteria' Miniature Vase, c.1930,

                    Est: $250 - $450

                    of tapering ovoid form, decorated with a frieze of wisteria, in tones of maroon, cobalt, green and purple, impressed Moorcroft//Made in England//M22, height 9cm

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                  • Large and Rare William Moorcroft 'Angelfish' Salt Glaze Vase, c.1935,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Large and Rare William Moorcroft 'Angelfish' Salt Glaze Vase, c.1935,

                    Est: $2,800 - $5,000

                    hand thrown, of slightly waisted baluster form, terminating in a wide sloping foot, depicting two fish, in mottled blue tones, impressed W.Moorcroft//Moorcroft// Potter to H.M the Queen and painted signature, height 51cm

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • William Moorcroft 'New Florian' Jardiniere, c.1920,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    William Moorcroft 'New Florian' Jardiniere, c.1920,

                    Est: $3,500 - $5,500

                    of handsome proportions, with a spreading lip, the body decorated with repeating flowers heads framed by foliate scrolls, in tones of blue, green and white, impressed Moorcroft//Burslem and painted signature, height 23cm and diameter 28cm

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                  • Extremely Rare William Moorcroft 'Flying Bird' Vase, c.1940,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Extremely Rare William Moorcroft 'Flying Bird' Vase, c.1940,

                    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

                    hand thrown, of tapering ribbed baluster form, decorated with trailed birds in flight, in mottled green over a pale celadon glaze, impressed W.Moorcroft//Moorcroft// Potter to H.M the Queen and painted signature, height 21cm Reference: Paul Atterbury, Moorcroft Pottery 1897-1993, page 4.

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • Extremely Rare William Moorcroft 'Flying Bird' Vase, c.1940,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Extremely Rare William Moorcroft 'Flying Bird' Vase, c.1940,

                    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

                    hand thrown, of tapering ribbed baluster form, decorated with trailed birds in flight, in mottled green over a pale celadon glaze, impressed W.Moorcroft//Moorcroft// Potter to H.M the Queen and painted signature, height 21cm Reference: Paul Atterbury, Moorcroft Pottery 1897-1993, page 4.

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • William Moorcroft 'Cornflower' Vase, c.1918-1929,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    William Moorcroft 'Cornflower' Vase, c.1918-1929,

                    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

                    of ovoid form, decorated with a trailed frieze of cornflowers, in tones of blue on a mottled powder blue ground, impressed Moorcroft//Made in England, 593 and painted signature, height 26cm

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                  • Miniature William Moorcroft 'Leaf and Berry' Flambe Vase, c.1918-1926,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Miniature William Moorcroft 'Leaf and Berry' Flambe Vase, c.1918-1926,

                    Est: $300 - $500

                    of squat form with short cylindrical neck, decorated with a continuous pattern of leaves and berries, in tones of red, blue and yellow, impressed Moorcroft/Made in England, height 6.5cm

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • William Moorcroft Silverplate & Lustre Ink Well, c.1918,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    William Moorcroft Silverplate & Lustre Ink Well, c.1918,

                    Est: $300 - $500

                    of squat baluster form with a silverplate hinged cover, opening to a bakelite inkwell, impressed Moorcroft/Made in England and '128', height 8cm and diameter 8cm

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • William Moorcroft Burslem Orange Lustre Ware Candlestick,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    William Moorcroft Burslem Orange Lustre Ware Candlestick,

                    Est: $300 - $450

                    of waisted form, set with disc to body, unusually decorated with flower and dot pattern to disc, flanked by patterns of foliage, in tones of orange and black, impressed Moorcroft//Burslem//England, height 15.5cm

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • William Moorcroft 'Aurelian' Vase for Macintyre, c.1905,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    William Moorcroft 'Aurelian' Vase for Macintyre, c.1905,

                    Est: $700 - $1,200

                    of trumpet form, finely decorated with poppies and stylised foliage, in rich tones of orange, cobalt and gilt, printed factory marks and Rd. No 3144901 and painted 19428//B, height 22.5cm

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • Pair of William Moorcroft 'Aurelian' Macintyre Bottle Vases, c.1904,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Pair of William Moorcroft 'Aurelian' Macintyre Bottle Vases, c.1904,

                    Est: $700 - $1,200

                    of wonderful proportions, finely decorated with stylised flowers, in rich tones of orange, cobalt and gilt, raised on a circular foot, printed factory mark//no;314901 and impressed 168.7, height 17cm (2)

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • William Moorcroft 'Aurelian' for Macintyre, c.1895
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    William Moorcroft 'Aurelian' for Macintyre, c.1895

                    Est: $1,600 - $2,500

                    of elegant form with baluster body, beautifully decorated with stylised flowers and foliage, in gilt on a cobalt ground, with jeweled enamel white finish, printed factory mark//Rd No 314901 and painted M1104 to base, height 29cm

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                  • William Moorcroft '18th Century' Vase for Macintyre, c.1910,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    William Moorcroft '18th Century' Vase for Macintyre, c.1910,

                    Est: $700 - $1,200

                    of classical urn form, with spreading lip, decorated with ribbonned rose garlands, in tones of purple, blue, green and accented in gilt, printed factory mark and incised signature, height 30cm

                    Aalders Auctions
                  • William Moorcroft Flambe 'Cornflower' Lamp, c.1930,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    William Moorcroft Flambe 'Cornflower' Lamp, c.1930,

                    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

                    of baluster form set with disc to elongated neck, decorated with a pattern of flowers and foliage, in tones of blue, red and pink, set on brass mounts with floral and foliate motifs to base, height 61.5cm

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                  • Impressive Large William Moorcroft 'Poppies' Vase,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Impressive Large William Moorcroft 'Poppies' Vase,

                    Est: $2,500 - $4,500

                    with a waisted flared neck above a baluster shaped body, decorated with trailed poppies at staggered heights, in tones of purple, coral, cobalt and green, impressed Moorcroft//Made in England//41, height 41cm

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                  • William Moorcroft 'Leaf and Berry' Flambe Vase,
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    William Moorcroft 'Leaf and Berry' Flambe Vase,

                    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

                    the neck leading to baluster body, decorated with a frieze of leaves and berries, in rich autumn tones, raised on circular foot, impressed W.Moorcroft//Made in England//Potter to H.M.Queen and painted signature, height 24cm

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