Moorcroft - William Moorcroft - Vase - M55 - Ceramic - Early 'Burslem' 1914-1916
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A William Moorcroft M55 miniature pottery vase of 6.5 cm height and 7.5 cm diameter, in a green ochre background with pomegranate decoration, from the early Burslem period (c. 1914–1916), hand-painted and tubelined, signed by Moorcroft and in excellent condition.
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An exquisite, rare, and highly collectible early William Moorcroft miniature pottery vase, beautifully modelled in the distinctive M55 'squat' shape.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Early 'Burslem' Pioneer Years (c. 1914-1916): Produced in the absolute infancy of William Moorcroft's independent studio. Pieces from this era were made in much lower, limited quantities compared to the commercially mass-produced items of the 1920s and 1930s.
2. Masterful Miniature Tubelining: While larger vases often utilized pattern transfers or molds, this tiny 6.5cm masterpiece required absolute freehand precision. The artisan (tube-liner) had to apply the liquid clay lines and complex metal oxide colors on a millimeter scale, making this miniature a unique, standalone work of art.
3. Rare Ochre-Green Background: Unlike the common dark cobalt blue backgrounds usually found on Pomegranate pieces, this specimen showcases the highly sought-after, rare olivaceous ochre-green background glaze. This complex firing combination was exclusive to the early Burslem years and later abandoned.
4. Signed by William Moorcroft himself.
Material: Hand-painted, tubelined art pottery / ceramic.
Condition: Excellent antique condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations.
Maker: William Moorcroft. Fully marked to the base with the early impressed "MOORCROFT" and "BURSLEM" stamps, alongside the master potter's handwritten initials/signature "W. Moorcroft" in green slip (M55 shape).
Dimensions: Approximately 6.5 cm in height and 7,5 cm in width/diameter.
An exquisite, rare, and highly collectible early William Moorcroft miniature pottery vase, beautifully modelled in the distinctive M55 'squat' shape.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Early 'Burslem' Pioneer Years (c. 1914-1916): Produced in the absolute infancy of William Moorcroft's independent studio. Pieces from this era were made in much lower, limited quantities compared to the commercially mass-produced items of the 1920s and 1930s.
2. Masterful Miniature Tubelining: While larger vases often utilized pattern transfers or molds, this tiny 6.5cm masterpiece required absolute freehand precision. The artisan (tube-liner) had to apply the liquid clay lines and complex metal oxide colors on a millimeter scale, making this miniature a unique, standalone work of art.
3. Rare Ochre-Green Background: Unlike the common dark cobalt blue backgrounds usually found on Pomegranate pieces, this specimen showcases the highly sought-after, rare olivaceous ochre-green background glaze. This complex firing combination was exclusive to the early Burslem years and later abandoned.
4. Signed by William Moorcroft himself.
Material: Hand-painted, tubelined art pottery / ceramic.
Condition: Excellent antique condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations.
Maker: William Moorcroft. Fully marked to the base with the early impressed "MOORCROFT" and "BURSLEM" stamps, alongside the master potter's handwritten initials/signature "W. Moorcroft" in green slip (M55 shape).
Dimensions: Approximately 6.5 cm in height and 7,5 cm in width/diameter.
Details
Specific region of origin
Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent
Style subtype
Arts & Crafts
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Early 'Burslem' 1914-1916
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Model
M55
Designer/artist/maker
William Moorcroft
Material
Ceramic
Style
Art Nouveau
Manufacturer/brand
Moorcroft
Colour
Green, Red
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
6.5 cm
Width
7.5 cm
Depth
7.5 cm
Decor
Pomegranate
Diameter
7.5 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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