William Moorcroft 'Waratah' a Rare Vase, circa 1932
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William Moorcroft
'Waratah' a Rare Vase, circa 1932
the cylindrical vessel with flared conical rim, decorated to the exterior with four large flower heads against a navy ground
18cm high, signed in blue 'W.Moorcroft' stamped facsimile signature and 'Potter to HM the Queen'
Sold for £5,625 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • This highly unusual shape may only be found decorated one of the scarcest designs executed during the William Moorcroft era - the 'Waratah' design. A similar vase, not believed to be this example, can be seen in Paul Atterbury's 'Moorcroft', Dennis and Edwards, 2008, p. 123

Category: Decorative Arts / 20th Century Decorative Arts

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