Description

Crimson Cornflower Design Vase.

Crimson Cornflower Design Vase. Hand cast, hand painted art pottery. Produced by Moorcroft Pottery. At their factory based in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire.

Designed by Nicola Slaney as an exclusive collection of vases to mark the 10th anniversary of James Macintyre & Co in September 2005. A shop based in Leeds in the name that is well known from the history of Moorcroft.

This piece is one of four shapes that made up a small delicate range. Which was the centre piece of the James Macintyre Collection. Which was launched 10th September 2005.

Nicola Slaney’s Crimson Cornflower design is an echo from the past. But with a contemporary twist. Both in mood and shape. Golden leaves, set against a washed grey-green background, with dark red cornflowers.

(Extract from Moorcroft Collectors Club Newsletter, August 2005)

Height 15cm – Shape 80/6

A very rare design of Moorcroft. Not often seen on the secondary market.

Ideal gift for any special occasion. Especially for the Moorcroft Collector.

Note – This item is pre-owned, It is in excellent condition. With no crazing. And is “first” quality.

Our online price for the Moorcroft Pottery Crimson Cornflower Design Vase is £179.99p.

Including UK Post & Packing (Standard Delivery)

International Shipping Rates Discounted.

This item is just one vase of a large selection of Art Pottery. Produced by Leading Ceramic Artists based in Stoke on Trent. Click Art Pottery to view the whole selection.

Moorcroft Pottery

The first piece of fine art pottery. Designed by William Moorcroft. Produced in 1897. Whilst he was employed by James MacIntye & Co. A pottery situated very close to where Moorcroft set up his own factory in 1013.

And it was in 1913 that Moorcroft, with the assistance of outside financial support.  Was able to move production to the present day factory. To do business under his own name. Where Moorcroft Pottery continue to make hand cast hand-painted fine art pottery.

From the beginning Walter Moorcroft’s new art pottery. Was sold by many of the prestigious stores. Such as Harrods, Tiffany & Co in New York.

Importantly Moorcroft Pottery has been a favourite with the UK Royal Family. Appointed H M Potter to the Queen. By Her Majesty Queen Mary in 1928, Continuing to present day with many members of the Royal Family. Still taking new Moorcroft designs. Adding them to the Royal Collection.

Today, over 100 years on. Moorcroft pottery is still much sought after by collectors from all around the world.

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