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Nice Shape Early William Moorcroft Vase
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for sale €333     $362
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Nice Shape Early William Moorcroft Vase

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Carse Antiques
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Nice "Trumpet" shape William Moorcroft, England tall flower vase. Vivid blue background with the closed pomegranate design decoration. Very good condition with no issues. Fully marked to the base for the period 1920 - 1930.

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SIZE; 3 1/2" diameter by 6 1/2" tall

CIRCA; 1920 - 1930

Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Moorcroft Pomegranate Ceramic Vase to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 08400057
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Impressed Moorcroft and Made in England marks: production from around 1918.
Tubelined pomegranate decoration on dark blue ground: Moorcroft design of this decade.
Fine network of glaze crazing on base and fruit: natural aging of earthenware.
Traces of green painted decorator marks: factory finishing.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1057151
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Description
Nice "Trumpet" shape William Moorcroft, England tall flower vase. Vivid blue background with the closed pomegranate design decoration. Very good condition with no issues. Fully marked to the base for the period 1920 - 1930.

PRICE INCLUDES UK POSTAGE AND PACKING COSTS

SIZE; 3 1/2" diameter by 6 1/2" tall

CIRCA; 1920 - 1930

Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Moorcroft Pomegranate Ceramic Vase to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 08400057
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Impressed Moorcroft and Made in England marks: production from around 1918.
Tubelined pomegranate decoration on dark blue ground: Moorcroft design of this decade.
Fine network of glaze crazing on base and fruit: natural aging of earthenware.
Traces of green painted decorator marks: factory finishing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1057151
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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A William Moorcroft flared ceramic vase featuring hand-painted tube-lined pomegranates and dark berries against a deep cobalt blue glazed background.
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Archive I A William Moorcroft flared ceramic vase featuring hand-painted tube-lined pomegranates and dark berries against a deep cobalt blue glazed background.

Nice Shape Early William Moorcroft Vase

Archive II A William Moorcroft flared ceramic vase featuring hand-painted tube-lined pomegranates and dark berries against a deep cobalt blue glazed background. View II
Archive III A William Moorcroft flared ceramic vase featuring hand-painted tube-lined pomegranates and dark berries against a deep cobalt blue glazed background. View III
Archive IV A William Moorcroft flared ceramic vase featuring hand-painted tube-lined pomegranates and dark berries against a deep cobalt blue glazed background. View IV
Archive V A William Moorcroft flared ceramic vase featuring hand-painted tube-lined pomegranates and dark berries against a deep cobalt blue glazed background. View V
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Carse Antiques
Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
Location
The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
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A William Moorcroft flared ceramic vase featuring hand-painted tube-lined pomegranates and dark berries against a deep cobalt blue glazed background.
Nice Shape Early William Moorcroft Vase
Ref: SA1057151
A William Moorcroft flared ceramic vase featuring hand-painted tube-lined pomegranates and dark berries against a deep cobalt blue glazed background.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialGlazed Earthenware
  • ColourCobalt Blue
  • MotifsTube-lined slipwork, Flared rim, Pomegranate motif, Baluster body
  • SizeH 16.5 cm (6 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

This early William Moorcroft flower vase originates from the Arts and Crafts period around 1920 to 1930. Constructed from glazed earthenware with a flared rim and baluster body, the piece displays a high-gloss finish in rich cobalt blue, deep black, and vibrant red-orange tones. Hand-painted tube-lined slipwork decorates the exterior with a prominent pomegranate motif alongside clusters of dark berries and green foliage. Fully marked to the base, the object measures 16.5 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 9 cm deep. Positioned on a mantelpiece within an English Country House interior, the vase serves as a decorative holder for floral arrangements or stands independently as a cabinet display piece. The smooth ceramic surface catches ambient light across its rounded silhouette, highlighting the relief decoration and the transition from the trumpet-shaped opening to the base.

FAQs

Art pottery from the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau periods emphasizes handcrafted quality, organic forms, and nature-inspired motifs. Potters utilized stylized flora, fauna, and fruit designs combined with innovative glazing techniques to create distinct decorative ceramic vessels.

Early Moorcroft ceramics were crafted from earthenware clay and decorated using slip-trailing or tubelining techniques. Liquid clay was piped onto the unfired body to outline patterns, which were then filled with hand-painted coloured glazes before high-temperature firing.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-signed painted initials or full signatures of William Moorcroft on the base, accompanied by impressed factory stamps, batch numbers, or shape marks. The presence of raised tubelined outlines and rich, lead-glazed finishes also indicates period authenticity.

An art pottery vase serves as a focal accent when placed on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or open bookshelf. Its rich glaze colours and organic shapes pair effectively with both contemporary neutral backdrops and traditional dark wood furnishings.

Clean glazed earthenware using a soft, dry cloth or a slightly damp microfibre cloth with lukewarm water. Avoid chemical cleaners, abrasive scrubbers, and immersion in water, as moisture can penetrate existing glaze crazing or fine hairline cracks.
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