Moorcroft Art Pottery Bud Vase In Rich Blue

Description

Beautiful Moorcraft small vase in deep blue, pomegranate pattern, current between 1918 and 1945.
Moorcraft imprint, green glaze markings, Made in England, M74 in green all bottom. Fine crazing on botttom. This vase is 5 1/2” high.
William Moorcroft for
Macintyre & Co
Florian Ware, Tea Set
Macintyre stamp on all three pieces,
initials 'W.M des' on bottom of creamer
teapot measures approximately: 4 5/8" H x 8" W (including handle and spout) x 3 1/2" base diameter
creamer measures approximately: 2 7/8" H x 3 1/4" D (including handle) x 1 7/8" base diameter
sugar measures approximately: 2 3/8" H x 3" top opening diameter x 3 1/2" overall diameter
About William Moorcroft and Macintyre & Co.
Before setting up his own company, William Moorcroft was employed by Macintyre & Co in 1897. He was chief designer of the art pottery studio and his first range called Florian Ware was a smashing success. Unusual at that time, he adopted the practice of signing his name, or his initials, on nearly all his pieces. Without a doubt ‘Florian Ware’ was his most spectacular collection and highly sought after. Interestingly it is said he was dismissed after the collection became so popular and overshadowed the firm.