Vase FLORIAN POPPY for James Macintyre & Co, height 31.8 cm, William Moorcroft, circa 1898
Designer William Moorcroft (1872-1945) invented his glazing method and created his own unique style. Moorcroft relied on floral ornaments, and his products became one of the brightest manifestations of the principles of Art Nouveau and Art Nouveau. The brand was famous for vessels decorated with stylized plants (“florian ware”), as well as “shining products”: vases, planters and caskets with a chandelier and gilding (“aurelian ware”).
Pair of vases from the Florian series, height 16 cm, William Moorcroft, circa 1898
In 1904, Moorcroft’s work was awarded a gold medal at the International Exhibition in St. Louis, USA. Numerous medals and certificates followed, culminating in the right to be called “Supplier to the Royal British Court” in 1928. The master headed the factory until his death in 1945. The money for production until 1962 came from the well-known London department store Liberty.
Paired bowls Green and Gold from the Florian series, height 19.5 cm, William Moorcroft, circa 1900Vase Poppies by William Moorcroft, converted into an oil lamp, in a gilt frame, height 26 cm, circa 1905Wisteria vase, William Moorcroft, circa 1912-1914Vase Poppy from the Florian series, height 22.2 cm.Narcissus, height 10.5 cm, 1900Vase Tree Bark Thief, height 36.8 cm, 1910Vase with daisies, height 10.2 cm, 1905Dahlia Cup, William Moorcroft, circa 1904Pair of Violets vases, height 31 cm, 1905Pair of Pansies, height 24.7 cm, 1910Jug from the Florian series, height 20 cm, 1910Pair of vases from the Spanish Series, height 30.3 cm, 1914-1916Miniature vase Persian, height 16 cm, 1915Vase Garnet with three handles, height 25.4 cm, 1914Vase Brown Chrysanthemum, height 24.8 cm, 1910-1913Claremont vase, height 26 cm, 1915Vase Pomegranates, height 30.5 cm, 1920Claremont bowl, diameter 26.7 cm, 1920Carp vase, height 30 cm, early 20th century.Vase Cornflowers, height 17.5 cm, 1915Tazza with two handles, height 16.2 cm, 1916Vase Orchid, height 26.5 cm, 1920Blue Moonlight Vase, 20.3 cm high,1925Vase Leaves and Berries, height 30 cm, 1930
