- WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR
WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR JAMES MACINTYRE & CO.
‘FLORIAN WARE’ CORNFLOWER DOUBLE GOURD VASE, CIRCA 1900 glazed earthenware, painted signature in green, printed ‘Florian Ware’ factory stamp23cm high
- WILLIAM MOORCROFT (BRITISH 1872-1945)
WILLIAM MOORCROFT (BRITISH 1872-1945) FOR JAMES MACINTYRE & CO.
'FLORIAN WARE' BOWL, CIRCA 1900 glazed earthenware, applied silvered metal rim, painted in green 'W.M.', printed 'Florian Ware' stamp and printed 'RD NO 326471'27cm (10 5/8in) diameter
- WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR
WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR JAMES MACINTYRE & CO.
‘FLORIAN WARE’ LILAC TWIN-HANDLED VASE, CIRCA 1900 glazed earthenware, painted signature in green, printed factory stamp, impressed 12420cm high
- RARE MOORCROFT FLORIAN WARE VASE,
RARE MOORCROFT FLORIAN WARE VASE, DAFFODILSlender baluster shaped vessel, decorated with Art Nouveau flower panels in shades of yellow, green, and blue on a cobalt blue ground.
Florian Ware backstamp. William Moorcroft signed to underside.
Artist: William Moorcroft
Issued: c. 1905
Dimensions: 3.75"W x 11.75"H
Manufacturer: Moorcroft
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Age related wear.
- WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR
WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR JAMES MACINTYRE & CO.
‘FLORIAN WARE’ BLUE POPPY VASE, CIRCA 1900 glazed earthenware, painted signature in green, printed ‘Florian Ware’ factory stamp and registration number 40175321.5cm high
- WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR
WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR JAMES MACINTYRE & CO.
‘FLORIAN WARE’ JARDINIÈRE, CIRCA 1900 glazed earthenware, painted WM/ DES in green, printed ‘Florian Ware’ factory stamp, impressed marks (indistinct), 14.5cm diameter; together with a 'DUBARRY WARE' PLATE, for James Macintyre & Co., glazed earthenware, printed factory stamp, registration number 211991, 27cm diameter(2)
- WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR
WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR JAMES MACINTYRE & CO.
‘FLORIAN WARE’ JARDINIÈRE, CIRCA 1900 glazed earthenware, painted WM/ DES in green, printed ‘Florian Ware’ factory stamp, impressed marks (indistinct), 14.5cm diameter; together with a 'DUBARRY WARE' PLATE, for James Macintyre & Co., glazed earthenware, printed factory stamp, registration number 211991, 27cm diameter(2)
- WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR
WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR JAMES MACINTYRE & CO.
‘FLORIAN WARE’ ROSE, TULIP AND FORGET-ME-NOT TWIN-HANDLED VASE, CIRCA 1910 glazed earthenware, with gilded highlights, painted signature in green, printed factory stamp, 23cm high; together with a further ‘FLORIAN 18TH CENTURY’ PATTERN VASE by William Moorcroft, glazed earthenware, with gilded highlights, made for Jenner’s of Edinburgh, painted signature in green, printed factory stamp, stamped MADE FOR C. JENNER & CO./ EDINBURGH, 20cm high(2)
- WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR
WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR JAMES MACINTYRE & CO.
‘FLORIAN WARE’ FORGET-ME-NOT AND TULIPS CHALICE & COVER, CIRCA 1900 glazed earthenware, painted signature in green, printed factory stamp, impressed 14322.5cm highNote: In 1897 William Moorcroft was employed as a designer at James Macintyre & Co.; with a background in ceramic chemistry, he was a keen experimenter and introduced an array of new wares and glazes to the production line. However, it wasn’t until the launch of ‘Florian Ware’, one year later, which really cemented his reputation as a talented designer and ceramicist. The arrangement of sinuous flowing lines and intricate foliate patterns were outlined using an applied raised slip, a technique known as tube-lining. Moorcroft was meticulous, and oversaw every stage of production to ensure quality was met at the highest level; and Florian Ware was the first range in which Moorcroft began to sign his name or initials on every piece he worked on and supervised. Over the next few years, richer colours were introduced and several new patterns were registered. In particular, the charming designs of trees amongst rolling hills in an English countryside caught the eye of Liberty’s in London, and a partnership was soon struck between Moorcroft and the company. who remained a major outlet of his pottery, as well as other significant retailer’s such as Harrod’s and Tiffany & Co. In 1912 Moorcroft’s relationship with the directors at James Macintyre disintegrated and in 1913, with the financial backing of the Liberty family, he opened his own pottery in Cobridge. He was inundated with orders from several distributors who were keen to support his venture, and many of the popular patterns from the Macintyre period such as Spanish, Pomegranate, Hazeldene and Claremont, continued to be produced at Cobridge. However, he was also keen to develop his particular interest in his Florian-style designs and some of these early Macintyre patterns were revived and redeveloped in bolder forms and richer colours from the late 1920s. By the 1930s, tastes were beginning to change and whilst English native flowers always remained central to his most popular wares, Moorcroft started to look further afield for new inspiration. Amongst some his hi contemporaries, for example Charles Noke and Bernard Moore, there was a growing interest in the high-fired Oriental wares which produced the most intense and dramatic effects. To achieve these flambé glazes Moorcroft built his own special kiln and was highly secretive about his methods, however the ware produced as a result were arguably some of his most remarkable, given the complex and demanding nature of the skills required. Whilst other potteries sought to deliver a consistent sang de boeuf colour, Moorcroft embraced the unpredictable nature of the kiln and the eccentric array of colourful glazes it could produce, making every piece unique. Walter Moorcroft took over management of the pottery after his father’s passing in 1945. During a few difficult years of transition, his father’s designs were crucial in ensuring the success and continuation of the business, but soon after Walter developed his own style which matured into the 1950s. William displayed a clear preference in using English flowers and landscapes for his wares, however Walter was fascinated by more exotic species and so patterns such as Hibiscus, Arum Lily, Caribbean and Marine began to emerge alongside a dramatic use of colour. Importantly, Walter was also knowledgeable of the transmutation process and exhibited the same skill as his father to continue the production of flambé wares. In 1998 the pottery established a new Design Studio, led by Senior Designer Rachel Bishop, to further expand its range of products and continues to build on William and Walter’s legacy today.
- MOORCROFT FLORIAN WARE VASE AND
MOORCROFT FLORIAN WARE VASE AND BOWL, 2 Moorcroft Florian Ware vase and bowl, each with impressed Moorcroft signature mark. Vase: 6.5" H x 7" diameter.
- WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR
WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR JAMES MACINTYRE & CO.
‘FLORIAN WARE GREEN & GOLD' FOOTED BOWL, CIRCA 1900 glazed earthenware with gilt embellishment, initialled in green W.M., printed factory marks Rd. No. 40401725.5cm diameterProvenance: The Peter Rose and Albert Gallichan Collection
- WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR
WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR JAMES MACINTYRE & CO.
‘FLORIAN WARE’ POPPY AND FORGET-ME-NOT POSY VASE, CIRCA 1910 glazed earthenware, painted signature in green, printed factory stamp, painted M/ 2947/ B, impressed 2512cm high
- MOORCROFT FLORIAN WARE VASE, POPPYTall
MOORCROFT FLORIAN WARE VASE, POPPYTall bud vase decorated exquisitely in yellow, green, and light blue coloration with tube lined papaver rhoeas and foliage.
Florian Ware backstamp to underside. Artist signed to bottom.
Artist: William Moorcroft
Issued: c. 1898
Dimensions: 4"W x 8.5"H
Manufacturer: Moorcroft
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Age related wear.
- WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR
WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR JAMES MACINTYRE & CO.
‘FLORIAN WARE’ GREEN AND GOLD CHALICE & COVER, CIRCA 1900 glazed earthenware, painted initials WM in green, printed factory stamp, impressed 14323cm high
- William Moorcroft for James Macintyre
William Moorcroft for James Macintyre & Co.. Collection of Florian Ware works. c. 1906/1928-29, glazed earthenware. 1 h × 8¼ dia in. estimate: $200–300. Lot is comprised of a pitcher with forget-me-nots, cup with violets and a Leaf and Berry plate. Impressed or ink-stamped signature to underside of each example. One example with painted blue signature to underside. Another example with painted green signature to underside.
- William Moorcroft for James Macintyre
William Moorcroft for James Macintyre & Co.. Florian Ware vase with roses, tulips, and forget-me-nots. c. 1907, glazed and gilt earthenware. 9 h × 5½ w × 4 d in. result: $344. estimate: $500–700. The present lot was made for A. Marks & Co., Manchester. Ink-stamped red Macintyre logo to underside with painted green signature and red number 'W. Moorcroft M 2875 W' and impressed number '10'.
- MOORCROFT FOR JAMES MCINTYRE FLORIANWARE
MOORCROFT FOR JAMES MCINTYRE FLORIANWARE VASE William Moorcroft (English, 1872-1945) for James Macintyre & Co. Florian Ware ceramic vase with peacock feathers, circa 1898-1905 glazed earthenware with feathers and acanthus, registry number to underside "Rd No 360576" with painted green signature "W. Moorcroft des.". 4.5" H x 4.5" W. Literature: Moorcroft: A Guide to Moorcroft Pottery 1897-1990, Atterbury, pg. 40, 46 illustrate similar examples
- WILLIAM MOORCROFT (BRITISH 1872-1945)
WILLIAM MOORCROFT (BRITISH 1872-1945) FOR MOORCROFT POTTERY
'ORCHID AND SPRING FLOWERS' VASE, CIRCA 1930 glazed earthenware, painted in green 'WM', impressed MOORCROFT/ MADE IN ENGLAND 21cm (8 1/4in) high
- William Moorcroft for James Macintyre
William Moorcroft for James Macintyre & Co.. Florian Ware vase with roses and tulips. c. 1907, glazed and gilt earthenware. 8 h × 6? w × 4? d in. estimate: $400–600. The present lot was made for J.W. Baker of Aberdeen. Ink-stamped red Macintyre logo to underside with painted green signature and red number 'W. Moorcroft M2845' and impressed number 'D 160'.
- MOORCROFT FLAMMINIAN WARE BALUSTER
MOORCROFT FLAMMINIAN WARE BALUSTER VASE William Moorcroft (English, 1872-1945) red Flamminian ware baluster vase, with "M" moorcroft signature, and impressed "Moorcroft" and "Made in England" for the period 1947-1953. 6.25" H x 3.75" diameter.
- William Moorcroft for James Macintyre
William Moorcroft for James Macintyre & Co.. Florian Ware vase with cornflowers. c. 1905, glazed earthenware. 9? h × 4½ dia in. estimate: $500–700. Ink-stamped red Macintyre logo to underside with painted green signature and red number 'W. M. des. M 743'.
- WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR
WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR JAMES MACINTYRE & CO.
GROUP OF 'EIGHTEENTH CENTURY' PATTERN WARES, CIRCA 1910 glazed earthenware with gilded highlights, comprising a BALUSTER VASE, 32cm high; a TWIN-HANDLED VASE, 21cm high, a FURTHER TWIN-HANDLED VASE, 13.5cm high; and a SMALL BOWL, 12cm diameter, all with painted green signature(4)
- William Moorcroft for James Macintyre
William Moorcroft for James Macintyre & Co.. Florian Ware vase with cornflowers. c. 1905, glazed earthenware. 5¼ h × 3? dia in. result: $688. estimate: $300–500. Ink-stamped red Macintyre logo to underside with painted green signature 'W. Moorcroft des.' and impressed number '8'.
- RARE MOORCROFT FLORIAN WARE BUD
RARE MOORCROFT FLORIAN WARE BUD VASE, PEACOCK FEATHERSSlender bulbous shaped vessel with an Art Nouveau design that fuses peacock tail feathers with flowers and foliage in tones of blue, green, and yellow; scalloped rim.
Florian Ware backstamp. W. M. signed to bottom.
Artist: William Moorcroft
Issued: c. 1904
Dimensions: 3"W x 7"H
Manufacturer: Moorcroft
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Age related wear.
- William Moorcroft for James Macintyre
William Moorcroft for James Macintyre & Co.. Florian Ware vases with violets, pair. c. 1898-1902, glazed earthenware. 11? h × 5? dia in. result: $1,430. estimate: $1,500–2,500. Ink-stamped red Macintyre logo to underside of each example with painted green signature 'W. Moorcroft des.'.
- William Moorcroft for James Macintyre
William Moorcroft for James Macintyre & Co.. Florian Ware vases with roses, set of two. c. 1907, glazed earthenware. 7¼ h × 3½ dia in. result: $896. estimate: $500–700. Ink-stamped red Macintyre logo to underside of each example with painted green signature 'W. Moorcroft' and impressed numbers.
- MOORCROFT FLORIAN WARE JUG, PEACOCKTall
MOORCROFT FLORIAN WARE JUG, PEACOCKTall elongated shape designed with tube lined peacock feathers, foliage, and elegant forget-me-not borders in tones of blue and green.
Florian Ware backstamp. W. Moorcroft signed to underside.
Artist: William Moorcroft
Issued: c. 1898-1905
Dimensions: 3"W x 9"H
Manufacturer: Moorcroft
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Age related wear.
- William Moorcroft for James Macintyre
William Moorcroft for James Macintyre & Co.. Florian Ware vase with daffodils. c. 1900, glazed earthenware. 9? h × 7¼ dia in. result: $384. estimate: $500–700. Ink-stamped red Macintyre logo to underside with painted green signature and number 'W. Moorcroft des. M1545'.
- William Moorcroft for James Macintyre
William Moorcroft for James Macintyre & Co.. Florian Ware vase with cornflowers. c. 1909, glazed earthenware. 8¾ h × 3¾ dia in. result: $1,250. estimate: $500–700. Ink-stamped red Macintyre logo with painted green signature and impressed number 'W. Moorcroft des. 166'.
- WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR
WILLIAM MOORCROFT (1872-1945) FOR MOORCROFT POTTERY
‘WISTERIA’ PATTERN TALL VASE, CIRCA 1920 glazed earthenware, painted signature in blue, impressed MOORCROFT/ MADE IN ENGLAND, 32cm high; together with a ‘WISTERIA’ SQUAT BALUSTER VASE, similarly marked 13.5cm high; and a ‘WISTERIA’ BOWL, similarly marked, 18.5cm diameter(3)
- William Moorcroft for James Macintyre
William Moorcroft for James Macintyre & Co.. Florian Ware vase with peacock feathers. c. 1898-1905, glazed earthenware. 7¾ h × 7½ dia in. result: $768. estimate: $1,000–2,000. Ink-stamped red Macintyre logo and registry number to underside 'Rd No 360576' with painted green signature 'W. Moorcroft des.'.
- William Moorcroft for James Macintyre
William Moorcroft for James Macintyre & Co.. Florian Ware vase with forget-me-nots. c. 1898, glazed earthenware. 12¼ h × 3? dia in. result: $1,125. estimate: $800–1,200. Ink-stamped red Macintyre logo to underside with painted green signature 'W. Moorcroft' and impressed number '75'.
- William Moorcroft for James Macintyre
William Moorcroft for James Macintyre & Co.. Florian Ware vase with peacock feathers. c. 1902, glazed earthenware. 7? h × 5¼ w × 3½ d in. result: $750. estimate: $700–900. Ink-stamped red Macintyre logo and registry number to underside 'Rd No 360574' with painted green signature 'W. Moorcroft des.'.
- MOORCROFT FOR LIBERTY & CO FLORIAN
MOORCROFT FOR LIBERTY & CO FLORIAN WARES, 4 William Moorcroft (English, 1872-1945) for Liberty & Co., red Florian ware articles, 4, and comprising a card tray, a covered desk box, and two vases, three with Moorcroft signature, all with Liberty marks to underside. 5.75" H x 4.25" diameter (the tallest); 3.25" H x 5.5" W x4.5" D (the table box)
- William Moorcroft for James Macintyre
William Moorcroft for James Macintyre & Co.. Florian Ware vase with forget-me-nots. c. 1907, glazed and gilt earthenware. 3 h × 7 w × 5 d in. result: $313. estimate: $500–700. The present lot was made for Stonier & Co. at 78 Lord St., Liverpool. Ink-stamped red Macintyre logo to underside with painted green signature and number 'W. Moorcroft M2838/6'.
- RARE MOORCROFT POTTERY MACINTYRE
RARE MOORCROFT POTTERY MACINTYRE FLORIAN WARE VASE, HON...Twin handled, Art Nouveau style decorated with Honesty designs against a textured ground.
Typical early Florian ware mark in brown with hand painted William Moorcroft signature in green with 'des' below. Weight: 1lb 9.1oz #moorcroft #honesty #vase
Artist: William Moorcroft/Macintyre & Co.
Issued: c. 1898 - 1905
Dimensions: 6.5"W x 8"H x 4.75" dia.
Manufacturer: Moorcroft
Country of Origin: England
Condition:
Excellent