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Moorcroft Spanish Squat Vase
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Moorcroft Spanish Squat Vase

1900 - 1920
Description

A superb early Moorcroft Spanish pattern squat vase, signed William Moorcroft c.1915. The squat bulbous vase with slightly flared rim and wide neck. The outside of the vase decorated with a continuous bands of tube lined Chrysanthemum flowers, leaves and stems. Ochre ground with a light blue and green wash in places, the flowers painted in soft reds and golden shades, all superbly painted with no runs. Signed William Moorcroft to the base along with Moorcroft Burslem factory impressions indicating a year of manufacture c.1915. Presented in excellent condition. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Antique Moorcroft Ceramic Vase to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236605
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 44187
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Description
A superb early Moorcroft Spanish pattern squat vase, signed William Moorcroft c.1915. The squat bulbous vase with slightly flared rim and wide neck.
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The outside of the vase decorated with a continuous bands of tube lined Chrysanthemum flowers, leaves and stems.
Sturmans Antiques

Ochre ground with a light blue and green wash in places, the flowers painted in soft reds and golden shades, all superbly painted with no runs. Signed William Moorcroft to the base along with Moorcroft Burslem factory impressions indicating a year of manufacture c.1915. Presented in excellent condition. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Antique Moorcroft Ceramic Vase to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236605
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 44187
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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A squat ceramic vase decorated with Art Nouveau tube-lined floral motifs in ochre yellow, terracotta, and dark green glazes.
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Archive I A squat ceramic vase decorated with Art Nouveau tube-lined floral motifs in ochre yellow, terracotta, and dark green glazes.

Moorcroft Spanish Squat Vase

Archive II A squat ceramic vase decorated with Art Nouveau tube-lined floral motifs in ochre yellow, terracotta, and dark green glazes. View II
Archive III A squat ceramic vase decorated with Art Nouveau tube-lined floral motifs in ochre yellow, terracotta, and dark green glazes. View III
Archive IV A squat ceramic vase decorated with Art Nouveau tube-lined floral motifs in ochre yellow, terracotta, and dark green glazes. View IV
Archive V A squat ceramic vase decorated with Art Nouveau tube-lined floral motifs in ochre yellow, terracotta, and dark green glazes. View V
Archive VI A squat ceramic vase decorated with Art Nouveau tube-lined floral motifs in ochre yellow, terracotta, and dark green glazes. View VI
Archive VII A squat ceramic vase decorated with Art Nouveau tube-lined floral motifs in ochre yellow, terracotta, and dark green glazes. View VII
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A squat ceramic vase decorated with Art Nouveau tube-lined floral motifs in ochre yellow, terracotta, and dark green glazes.
Moorcroft Spanish Squat Vase
Ref: SA1236605
A squat ceramic vase decorated with Art Nouveau tube-lined floral motifs in ochre yellow, terracotta, and dark green glazes.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze
  • ColourOchre Yellow
  • MotifsTube-lining, Floral scrollwork, Squat bulbous form, Crazed glaze
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

Designed by William Moorcroft around 1910, the Spanish pattern features stylized floral motifs and scrolling foliage executed in tube-lined earthenware. It represents a transition between the Art Nouveau movement and the Arts and Crafts ethos within early 20th-century British art pottery.

Pieces were hand-thrown using earthenware clay and detailed using liquid clay slip applied through a fine nozzle, a technique known as tube-lining. Translucent metallic glaze washes were then applied by hand prior to kiln firing.

Authentic period examples feature hand-painted or impressed maker marks, such as the full signature or initials of William Moorcroft on the base. Look for hand-applied slip outlines and characteristic surface glaze crazing appropriate to earthenware from this period.

Position the vessel on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or open shelving unit where natural light highlights the glaze variations. Displaying the item alongside clean-lined modern ceramics or unglazed stoneware creates a complementary visual contrast.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove accumulated dust. Avoid immersing the ceramic in water or using abrasive liquid detergents, as moisture can enter fine glaze crazing and compromise the earthenware body.
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