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William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

British, 1872-1945

William Moorcroft (1872–1945), the founder of the celebrated British art-pottery company that shares his last name, was both an aesthete and a technical innovator. Along with William de Morgan, he is regarded as one of the greatest ceramists of the Arts and Crafts movement, yet Moorcroft’s singular style is heavily inflected with the lush naturalism of the Art Nouveau school of art and design.

The son of a decorative pottery painter, Moorcroft was born in Staffordshire, the center of English ceramics-making, studied at the Wedgwood Institute and in 1897 joined the local pottery manufacturer James Macintyre & Co. as a designer. After a year, he was put in charge of the company’s art-pottery studio, and there he developed a new style of wares named “Florian,” made with a technique called tube-lining, or slip-trailing. In this method, decorative motifs are outlined with a thin, raised border produced by piping a thread of clay onto the body of a vessel — much like squeezing toothpaste from a tube.

Moorcroft, who took the unusual step of signing his ceramics, would go on to win numerous international awards. In 1913, backed by the London department store Liberty & Co., he left Macintyre to open his own workshop. Queen Mary, wife of King George V, gave Moorcroft her Royal Warrant in 1928. Shortly before he died in 1945, his son, Walter Moorcroft (1917–2002), took over as head of the firm. The pottery company is still in business in Staffordshire, with a design department headed by Rachel Bishop.

William Moorcroft’s ceramics are noted for their colorful, ebullient (and often slightly surreal) decorations depicting stylized natural forms — flowers, toadstools, fruit (pomegranate is a favorite among collectors), insects and landscapes. Most Moorcroft wares are finished with a glossy overglaze. Blue-and-white and pastel shades were generally used as underglazes on early Moorcroft pieces, and he later developed a rich, ruddy background glaze he called “flambé.”

Moorcroft art pottery has a rich, warm and inviting look — a comforting aesthetic that explains their enduring appeal.

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Creator: William Moorcroft
William Moorcroft Vase in the Dawn Design, circa 1920s
By William Moorcroft
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Large William Moorcroft vase in the Dawn design Circa 1920s Dimensions: 24.5cm high 16cm wide Complimentary Insured Postage 14 Day Money Back Guarantee BADA Member – Buy the Best f...
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20th Century William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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A William Moorcroft Pottery Ginger Jar and Cover, c1918
By William Moorcroft
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A William Moorcroft Pottery Ginger Jar and Cover, c1918 Additional Information: Heading : A William Moorcroft Pottery Ginger Jar and Cover Date : Circa 1918 Origin : Burslem, Staffo...
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20th Century English Art Nouveau William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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William Moorcroft Vase
By William Moorcroft
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5474 A Large and Early William Moorcroft Footed Vase decorated in the Pomegranate design on a Scarce Caledon Green Ground. Typical Crazing and a minute nick to the footrim Circa 1912...
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1910s Vintage William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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William Moorcroft Vase
By William Moorcroft
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5458 William Moorcroft, a Large, Impressive, yet understated Vase decorated with 5 “Big Poppies” in a Rich Flambe Glaze 31cm high, 20 cm wide Circa 1925
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Early 20th Century William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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Circa 1940 William Moorcroft Leaf and Berry Cobalt Art Pottery Vase England
By William Moorcroft
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This beautiful art pottery vase was done by the Moorcroft Pottery company of England in circa 1940 using their signature deep cobalt blue ground and done in the 'Leaf and Berry' patt...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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Signed William Moorcroft Pomegranate Cobalt Wisteria Art Pottery Vase Circa 1950
By William Moorcroft
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large size and lovely vase beautifully decorated in 'Wisteria' pattern art pottery vase was done by the Moorcroft Pottery company of England in circa 1950 using their fine tube ...
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Mid-20th Century English William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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William Moorcroft Clematis Cobalt Art Pottery Vase Circa 1940 England
By William Moorcroft
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This beautiful art pottery vase was done by the Moorcroft Pottery company of England in circa 1940 using their signature deep cobalt blue ground and done in the 'Clematis' pattern. D...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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Art Nouveau style MOORCROFT PURIRI Tree pattern by Philip Gibson lidded pot.
By William Moorcroft
Located in Richmond Hill, ON
MOORCROFT Art Pottery PURIRI Tree pattern by Philip Gibson designer-lidded pot. Dated 2004. BOXED. A Moorcroft pottery biscuit barrel and cover in the Puriri Tree pattern, of should...
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Early 2000s English Art Nouveau William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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Large William Moorcroft Wisteria Plum Vase, c1935
By William Moorcroft
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Large William Moorcroft Wisteria Plum Vase, c1935 Additional Information: Heading : Large William Moorcroft pottery vase Date : c1935 Origin : Burslem, Engl...
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25th Anniversary MOORCROFT Club Flames of the Phoenix by Rachel Bishop Vase
By William Moorcroft
Located in Richmond Hill, ON
MOORCROFT Art Pottery FLAMES of the PHOENIX pattern by Rachel Bishop. Shape s 99/8. Dated 2008.BOXED. A Flames of the Phoenix pattern vase of compressed ovoid form with tall collar ...
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Early 2000s English Arts and Crafts William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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MOORCROFT HARTGRING pattern twin handled vase. Emma BOOSONS design.
By William Moorcroft
Located in Richmond Hill, ON
MOORCROFT Art Pottery HARTGRING pattern twin-handled vase. Emma BOOSONS design. 2002 Marvelous Emma Bossons for Moorcroft ‘Hartgring’ twin-handled vase with tube-lined decorated wit...
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Early 2000s English Arts and Crafts William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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Moorcroft Pottery Large Flambe Orchid Ginger Jar, c1955
By William Moorcroft
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Moorcroft Pottery Large Flambe Orchid Ginger Jar, c1955 Additional Information: Heading : Moorcroft Pottery Large Flambe Orchid Ginger Jar Date : c1955 Origin : Burslem, Staffordsh...
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20th Century English William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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Art Deco RARE MOORCROFT Pottery early flambe WISTERIA vase.
By William Moorcroft
Located in Richmond Hill, ON
A superb and rare Flambe WISTERIA vase. A true early flambe that has fired absolutely perfectly, very seldom did the early pieces fire so well. Circa 19...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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Art Nouveau style MOORCROFT vase by Sally Tuffin and painted by Sharon Austin.
By William Moorcroft
Located in Richmond Hill, ON
MARVELOUS Moorcroft pottery vase designed by Sally Tuffin painted by Sharon Austin, circa 1990, size 364/8, in the 'Red Tulip' pattern, of baluster form with tube-lined decoration, t...
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1990s English Art Nouveau William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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William Moorcroft Vase
By William Moorcroft
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
William Moorcroft For James McIntyre, A Florian Vase decorated with an Early Hazeldene Design 10cm high, 11.5cm wide.
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Rare Moorcroft Banded Flambe Jug, circa 1930
By William Moorcroft
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Rare Moorcroft Banded Flambe Jug, circa 1930 Additional Information: Date: c1930 Origin: Burslem, England Marks: Blue Moorcroft and WM signature on base, Impressed Moorcroft S...
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20th Century English William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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William Moorcroft Salt Glaze Anemone Vase, circa 1938
By William Moorcroft
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
William Moorcroft Salt Glaze Anemone Vase, circa 1938 Additional Information: Date: 1935-40 Origin: Burslem, England Bowl Features: Baluster form w...
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William Moorcroft Vase in the Cornflower Design, circa 1920s
By William Moorcroft
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
William Moorcroft Vase in the Cornflower design Circa 1920s Dimensions: 12cm high Complimentary Insured Postage 14 Day Money Back Guarantee BADA Member – Buy the Best from the Best
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William Moorcroft Vase, circa 1905
By William Moorcroft
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
William Moorcroft vase in the Hazeldene design for Liberty and Company Circa 1905 Dimensions: 15.5cm high Complimentary Insured Postage 14 D...
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Moorcroft Pottery Queens Choice Large Ginger Jar 769/8, Emma Bossons, circa 2000
By William Moorcroft
Located in Banner Elk, NC
First quality 8" Moorcroft Pottery in Queens Choice large ginger jar, 769/8 by Emma Bosson, circa 2000 in excellent condition. Produced by the renowned Mo...
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Early 2000s English William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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William Moorcroft Vase, 1920s
By William Moorcroft
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
William Moorcroft vase decorated with Wisteria design in a Flambe glaze 1920s Dimensions: 24.5cm high Complimentary Insured Postage 14 Day Money Back Guarantee BADA Member – ...
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William Moorcroft Vase in the "Cornflower" Design, circa 1920s
By William Moorcroft
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
William Moorcroft vase in the "cornflower" design C1920s Dimensions: 13cm high, 14cm wide Complimentary Insured Postage 14 Day Money Back Guarantee BADA Member – Buy the Best...
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William Moorcroft Wisteria Vase
By William Moorcroft
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A large size and lovely vase beautifully decorated in 'Wisteria' pattern; designed and produced by William Moorcroft. It features fine tube lining and rich colours on a deep cobalt b...
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Early 20th Century English William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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William Moorcroft Vase, circa 1925
By William Moorcroft
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Dainty William Moorcroft vase decorated in the Eventide Design Dimensions: 8.5cm high, 7.5cm wide Circa 1925 Complimentary Insured Postage 14 Day Money Back Guarantee BADA...
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William Moorcroft Vase Decorated with the Pansy Design, circa 1915
By William Moorcroft
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
William Moorcroft vase decorated with the Pansy design on a white ground Circa 1915 Dimensions: 30cm high Complimentary Insured Postage 14 Day Money Back Guarantee BADA Membe...
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William Moorcroft Vase Decorated it the Pansy Design, 1914
By William Moorcroft
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
William Moorcroft vase decorated it the Pansy design on a white ground dated 1914. Undulations to foot rim from the removal from the kiln Dated: 1914 Dimensions: 34cm high Comp...
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William Moorcroft Two Handled Vase Decorated in Claremont Design, circa 1930s
By William Moorcroft
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
William Moorcroft two handled vase decorated in the Claremont design in a good flambe glaze, Circa 1930s Dimensions: 20cm high, 17cm wide Complimentary Insured Postage 14 Day ...
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William Moorcroft Vase
By William Moorcroft
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5363 Exceptional example of a William Moorcroft salt glazed landscape vase, decorated in a pastel palate with an eggshell finish. Measures: 30cm high, 15cm wide Circa 1928.   
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Early 20th Century William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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William Moorcroft Two Handled Vase
By William Moorcroft
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5270 William Moorcroft Two Handled Bowl decorated to the interior and exterior with the Pomegranate design on an Ochre Ground Circa 1910 17cm high...
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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William Moorcroft Vase in the Dawn Design with a Lustrous Glaze, c 1930
By William Moorcroft
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
William Moorcroft Vase in the Dawn design with a lustrous glaze C 1930 Dimensions: 12cm high Complimentary Insured Postage 14 Day Money Back Guarantee BADA Member – Buy the Best fr...
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William Moorcroft Vase in the Revived Cornflower Design, circa 1912
By William Moorcroft
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
William Moorcroft vase in the Revived Cornflower design for MacIntyres Circa 1912 Dimensions: 11.5cm high Complimentary Insured Postage 14 Day Money Back Guarantee BADA Membe...
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William Moorcroft Vase in a Flambe Glaze, c1930
By William Moorcroft
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
William Moorcroft vase in a Flambe Glaze decorated with Fish and Jelly Fish C1930 Dimensions: 12.5cm high Complimentary Insured Postage 14 Day Money Back Guarantee BADA Membe...
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William Moorcroft Vase in the "Cornflower" Design, 1920s
By William Moorcroft
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
William Moorcroft vase in a flambe glaze in the "Cornflower" design 1920s Dimensions: 32cm high, 19cm wide Complimentary Insured Postage 14 Day Money Back Guarantee BADA Memb...
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4369 William Moorcroft Vase in the Moonlit Blue Design, circa 1925
By William Moorcroft
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
William Moorcroft vase in the Moonlit Blue design Circa 1925 Dimensions: 9cm high Complimentary Insured Postage 14 Day Money Back Guarantee BADA M...
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William Moorcroft MacIntyre Art Nouveau Tube Lined Rose Pattern Vase
By William Moorcroft
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Art Nouveau James MacIntyre & Co. vase with tube lined rose garland designs by William Moorcroft (British, 1872-1945) and dating from 1907. William Moorcroft...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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William Moorcroft MacIntyre Art Nouveau Elegantly Shaped Blue Lilac Pottery Jug
By William Moorcroft
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Art Nouveau James MacIntyre & Co. rare Florian Ware tall elegantly shaped handled jug decorated with tube lined lilac flowers designed by William Moorcroft (English, 1872-1945) and d...
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Art Deco White Moorcroft Art Pottery Vase in Claremont Pattern with Toadstools
By William Moorcroft
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This small bulbous shaped art pottery vase was done by William Moorcroft of England in approximately 1920 in a period amArt Deco style. The vase is done with a white salt glaze...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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William Moorcroft Macintyre Art Nouveau Blue Dahlia Pattern Goblet
By William Moorcroft
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Art Nouveau James MacIntyre & Co. Florian Ware goblet decorated with tube lined decoration in a ‘Dahlia’ variant design by William Moorcroft and dating from 1903. William Moorcroft s...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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Antique William Moorcroft Art Pottery Tulip Patterned Vase with Lustre Glaze
By William Moorcroft
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This art pottery vase was done by the Moorcroft Pottery company of England in circa 1920 with a pastel green ground with a rare tulip pattern and a light lustre over glaze. This vase...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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Signed Moorcroft Hibiscus Cobalt Art Pottery Vase Circa 1950 England
By William Moorcroft
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This signed art pottery vase was done by the Moorcroft Pottery company of England in circa 1950 using their signature deep cobalt blue ground and done in the 'Hibiscus' flower patter...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco William Moorcroft Vases and Vessels

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William Moorcroft Claremont Vase, circa 1920
By William Moorcroft
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Large William Moorcroft Claremont vase decorated with Toadstools Circa 1920 Dimensions: 25cm high, 22cm wide Complimentary Insured Postage...
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Tall William Moorcroft Anemone Flambe Vase, circa 1935
By William Moorcroft
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tall William Moorcroft Anemone Flambe Vase, circa 1935 Additional Information: Date: circa 1935 Origin: Burslem, England Bowl Features: Depicts...
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William Moorcroft MacIntyre Art Nouveau Elegant Blue Carnation Pottery Vase
By William Moorcroft
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Art Nouveau James MacIntyre & Co. Florian Ware tall elegantly shaped vase decorated with tube lined carnations designed by William Moorcroft (English, 1872-1945) and dating from arou...
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William Moorcroft vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

William Moorcroft vases and vessels are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of William Moorcroft vases and vessels, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 48 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original vases and vessels by William Moorcroft were created in the Art Nouveau style in united kingdom during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider vases and vessels by Doulton Lambeth, Christopher Dresser, and Stevens & Williams. Prices for William Moorcroft vases and vessels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $375 and can go as high as $6,429, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,168.

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