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Early William Moorcroft Blue Ground Pottery Ceramic Vase
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Early William Moorcroft Blue Ground Pottery Ceramic Vase

1900 - 1920
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Early William Moorcroft Blue Ground Pottery Ceramic Vase

A superb example of early William Moorcroft artistry, this exquisite ceramic vase showcases the master’s unmistakable style and craftsmanship. Rendered in a deep cobalt blue ground, the vase is decorated with Moorcroft’s signature floral motifs—each petal and leaf hand-painted with rich, saturated glazes that softly bleed into one another, creating a luminous, painterly effect.

Dating from the early 20th century, this vase reflects the Art Nouveau influence that defined his earliest and most collectible pieces. The form is elegantly proportioned with a gently rounded body tapering to a narrow neck, creating a timeless silhouette.

Features:

Authentic early William Moorcroft vase

Cobalt blue ground with hand-decorated flowers

Classic Art Nouveau design

Distinctive Moorcroft glaze with subtle tonal variation

Signed to base

A collector’s piece of exceptional quality, perfect for connoisseurs of British art pottery, Art Nouveau design, or those looking to add a striking and historically significant work to their interior décor.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

The Rayman Organisation has dated this William Moorcroft Ceramic Vase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1150399
Dealers Internal Reference
30-588
Description
Early William Moorcroft Blue Ground Pottery Ceramic Vase
A superb example of early William Moorcroft artistry, this exquisite ceramic vase showcases the master’s unmistakable style and craftsmanship.
The Rayman Organisation

Rendered in a deep cobalt blue ground, the vase is decorated with Moorcroft’s signature floral motifs—each petal and leaf hand-painted with rich, saturated glazes that softly bleed into one another, creating a luminous, painterly effect.

fig 1. A rounded ceramic vase featuring a mottled blue ground and a central white cloud-shaped reserve with hand-painted red and blue floral motifs.
fig 1. Early William Moorcroft Blue Ground Pottery Ceramic Vase

Dating from the early 20th century, this vase reflects the Art Nouveau influence that defined his earliest and most collectible pieces. The form is elegantly proportioned with a gently rounded body tapering to a narrow neck, creating a timeless silhouette.

fig 2. A rounded ceramic vase featuring a mottled blue ground and a central white cloud-shaped reserve with hand-painted red and blue floral motifs.
fig 2. Early William Moorcroft Blue Ground Pottery Ceramic Vase

Features:

Authentic early William Moorcroft vase

Cobalt blue ground with hand-decorated flowers

Classic Art Nouveau design

Distinctive Moorcroft glaze with subtle tonal variation

Signed to base

A collector’s piece of exceptional quality, perfect for connoisseurs of British art pottery, Art Nouveau design, or those looking to add a striking and historically significant work to their interior décor.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

The Rayman Organisation has dated this William Moorcroft Ceramic Vase to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1150399
Dealers Internal Ref
30-588
The Rayman Organisation
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2025
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A rounded ceramic vase featuring a mottled blue ground and a central white cloud-shaped reserve with hand-painted red and blue floral motifs.
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Archive I A rounded ceramic vase featuring a mottled blue ground and a central white cloud-shaped reserve with hand-painted red and blue floral motifs.

EARLY WILLIAM MOORCROFT BLUE GROUND POTTERY CERAMIC VASE

Archive II A rounded ceramic vase featuring a mottled blue ground and a central white cloud-shaped reserve with hand-painted red and blue floral motifs. View II
Archive III A rounded ceramic vase featuring a mottled blue ground and a central white cloud-shaped reserve with hand-painted red and blue floral motifs. View III
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A rounded ceramic vase featuring a mottled blue ground and a central white cloud-shaped reserve with hand-painted red and blue floral motifs.
EARLY WILLIAM MOORCROFT BLUE GROUND POTTERY CERAMIC VASE
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A rounded ceramic vase featuring a mottled blue ground and a central white cloud-shaped reserve with hand-painted red and blue floral motifs.
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Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts pottery from the early twentieth century is characterised by hand-crafted ceramic forms, organic slipware or tubelined decoration, and rich polychrome glazes. Makers frequently drew inspiration from botanical subjects and stylised natural motifs.

Early pieces typically feature an earthenware body finished with high-gloss lead or salt glazes, mottled ground colours, and hand-painted or tubelined floral cartouches applied before the final firing.

Authentic art pottery from this period usually displays impressed makers marks or painted potter signatures on the underside, alongside fine age-related glaze crazing and distinct hand-painted brushwork within reserves or tubelining.

Position the vase as a focal accent on a neutral console table, mantelpiece, or bookshelf to allow the cobalt blue ground and intricate floral panel to contrast against contemporary surfaces.

Clean glazed ceramic vessels using a soft, dry cloth or lukewarm water with mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals, abrasive pads, or prolonged immersion, which can harm delicate hand-painted details or exacerbate existing glaze crazing.
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