{"title":"Moorcroft, Collected","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore hand-selected Moorcroft pottery, prized by collectors for its rich glazes and distinctive raised, hand-painted decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-moorcroft-pottery-octagonal-ashtray-orchid-pattern","title":"Vintage Moorcroft Pottery Octagonal Ashtray, Orchid Pattern","description":"This exquisite octagonal dish exemplifies the mastery of Walter Moorcroft, showcasing the iconic tube-lining technique that defines the historic English pottery's legacy. Produced under a Royal Warrant, the piece carries an intact original paper label reading \"Potters To The Late Queen,\" placing its creation squarely between 1953 and 1978. The intricate floral motif—a vibrant pink botanical bloom—is meticulously outlined in raised slip and hand-painted against a moody, deep cobalt blue ground. A high-gloss glaze provides a striking contrast to the rich colors, resulting in a piece of refined whimsy. The exceptional craftsmanship and vivid hues make it a highly collectible addition to any curated interior.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecs\u003cbr\u003e Maker\/Artist: Walter Moorcroft\u003cbr\u003e Year Made: circa 1950s–1960s\u003cbr\u003e Materials: Earthenware, Glaze\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: 4.25\" W x 4.25\" D x 1\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eThis piece remains in excellent vintage condition, highlighted by a perfectly intact original paper label on the underside. Standard, fine crazing is present across the glazed surface, which is appropriate and entirely expected for English earthenware of this era.","brand":"The Gilded Fossicker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53215051743413,"sku":"Unassigned","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/files\/ef521fd6-fb1a-4aa9-bf8a-d3925d67af0e.jpg?v=1788133189"},{"product_id":"vintage-moorcroft-hibiscus-oval-dish-green-coral-tube-lined-pottery-late-queen-mary-label-7fc208c1","title":"Vintage Moorcroft Hibiscus Oval Dish Green Coral Tube Lined Pottery Late Queen Mary Label","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduced by Moorcroft, a highly collectible English pottery established by William Moorcroft and expanded by his son Walter. This specific oblong bowl displays the classic 'Hibiscus' pattern, a design introduced by Walter Moorcroft in the late 1940s. The underside retains a paper \"Potters to the Late Queen Mary\" Royal Warrant label, dating the piece's production accurately to the post-1953 era. Such intact labels significantly elevate the collectability of the piece by confirming authenticity and precise historical lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep green glazed background anchors the ceramic body, allowing the vibrant coral and peach hibiscus blossoms to take prominence. The tactile, raised edges of the tube-lined slipway highlight the meticulous hand-painted craftsmanship for which the Moorcroft studio is celebrated. A refined oval silhouette makes it an elegant display item or a highly decorative functional tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecs\u003cbr\u003e Maker\/Artist: Walter Moorcroft\u003cbr\u003e Year Made: 1950s\u003cbr\u003e Materials: Earthenware, Glaze\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: 9.25\" W x 5.5\" D x 1.5\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eThis piece remains in excellent vintage condition with fine, stable crazing throughout the glaze that is customary for Moorcroft pottery of this era. There are no chips, cracks, or visible repairs to the ceramic body.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Fossicker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53214806311093,"sku":"M2","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/files\/p1_41c1ea36-37b7-48e4-802c-84dd6d7203de.jpg?v=1788580823"},{"product_id":"vintage-moorcroft-pottery-pansy-pitcher-tube-lined-floral-jug-017df31e","title":"Vintage Moorcroft Pottery Pansy Pitcher Tube Lined Floral Jug","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoorcroft pottery, renowned for its intricate tube-lined designs, has produced some of the most recognizable British art pottery since the late 19th century. This specific jug displays the classic Pansy pattern, a highly sought-after motif beloved for its rich, saturated colors and botanical accuracy. A deep cobalt blue ground provides a striking contrast to the vibrant purples, pinks, and greens of the central floral design. The piece holds an authentic, impressed \"MOORCROFT\" and \"MADE IN ENGLAND\" maker's mark on the base, confirming its mid-century origin. The craftsmanship inherent in the tactile slip-trailed outlines and hand-painted underglaze colors makes this pitcher a notable addition to any fine ceramics collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecs\u003cbr\u003e Maker\/Artist: Moorcroft Pottery\u003cbr\u003e Year Made: Circa 1950s\u003cbr\u003e Materials: Ceramic, glaze\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: 4.75\" H x 6.5\" W (spout to handle) x 5\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is in good vintage condition with expected all-over crazing to the glaze, which is standard for Moorcroft pottery of this era. There are no visible chips or structural cracks, though minor surface wear is present on the high points of the floral design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Fossicker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53214830985397,"sku":"V1","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/files\/p1_c2ab32ed-7c9b-4bf9-891d-4507c6b556b5.jpg?v=1788581451"},{"product_id":"vintage-walter-moorcroft-hibiscus-cobalt-blue-ceramic-art-pottery-bowl-1148ed44","title":"Vintage Walter Moorcroft Hibiscus Cobalt Blue Ceramic Art Pottery Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masterclass in the traditional tube-lining technique, this mid-century English art pottery bowl carries the legacy of Stoke-on-Trent craftsmanship. The base bears the prestigious \"Potter to H.M. The Queen\" royal warrant stamp alongside the painted \"WM\" monogram of Walter Moorcroft, placing its production firmly between 1949 and 1953. The highly sought-after Hibiscus pattern anchors the interior with a vibrant display of pink and yellow petals set against a deep, mottled cobalt blue ground. The rich glaze and meticulous floral detailing elevate this piece from a simple vessel to a highly collectible work of ceramic art, making it an exceptional addition to any curated collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecs\u003cbr\u003e Maker\/Artist: Walter Moorcroft (Moorcroft Pottery)\u003cbr\u003e Year Made: 1950\u003cbr\u003e Materials: Ceramic, Glaze\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: 2.75\" H x 8.5\" W x 8.5\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is in good vintage condition, exhibiting typical fine crazing across the glaze consistent with its age. A small area of pinkish-red residue is adhered to a couple of spots on one of the flowers (pictured). No cracks or chips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Fossicker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53214834819253,"sku":"M4","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/files\/p1_91fba46d-bc3e-435e-80b1-ef195d3579bd.jpg?v=1788581519"},{"product_id":"vintage-moorcroft-pottery-anemone-pattern-small-creamer-jug-e1a0e183","title":"Vintage Moorcroft Pottery Anemone Pattern Small Creamer Jug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis diminutive jug exemplifies the celebrated craftsmanship of Moorcroft Pottery, originating from England during the mid-20th century. Executed in the widely collected Anemone pattern, the piece displays vibrant pink and purple floral motifs against a deep, rich cobalt blue ground. The decoration relies on Moorcroft's signature tube-lining technique, a meticulous process that gives tactile, raised outlines to the floral design before hand-painting and firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBearing the impressed \"MOORCROFT\" and \"MADE IN ENGLAND\" marks on the base, this creamer represents a quintessential example of Walter Moorcroft's design era. Such pieces serve as enduring representations of British art pottery, highly regarded by ceramics collectors for their rich colors and artisanal production methods. A distinctive addition to a curated art pottery collection or a refined display cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecs\u003cbr\u003e Maker\/Artist: Moorcroft\u003cbr\u003e Year Made: 1950s\u003cbr\u003e Materials: Ceramic, Earthenware, Glaze\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: 3.5\" H x 3\" W x 4\" D (width includes handle)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eThis piece presents in very good vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or restorations. There is noticeable, uniform crazing throughout the glaze, which is standard and expected for Moorcroft pottery of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Fossicker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53214835540149,"sku":"Unassigned","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/files\/p1_8c36c622-09d8-4bd5-b182-7147c1fffe0e.jpg?v=1788581531"},{"product_id":"vintage-moorcroft-pansy-dish-in-cobalt-blue","title":"Vintage Moorcroft Pansy Dish in Cobalt Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis small Moorcroft Pansy dish is a lovely example of the English pottery's richly colored floral designs. The burgundy-purple flower and green leaves stand out against the cobalt-blue glaze, with the raised outlines of Moorcroft's characteristic tubelining giving the hand-painted decoration texture and definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base retains its Moorcroft Made in England marks and Potters to the Late Queen Mary paper label, a connection to the royal warrant granted to the pottery in 1928. The wording dates this example to after Queen Mary's death in 1953, during the Walter Moorcroft period. At 4¾ inches across, it is a useful size for rings or small keepsakes on a dressing table, and an attractive addition to a collection of Moorcroft pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecs\u003cbr\u003e• Maker\/Artist: Moorcroft, England\u003cbr\u003e• Year Made: 1953–1978\u003cbr\u003e• Materials: Tubelined and hand-painted glazed earthenware\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 4¾\" diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eGlaze crazing is visible on the front and underside, with light surface and base wear. The paper label has age wear. No chips, cracks or repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Fossicker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53305457934517,"sku":"Smalls","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/files\/01-C-hero-context-v2.png?v=1789621497"},{"product_id":"vintage-moorcroft-anemone-lidded-jar-cobalt-blue-english-art-pottery","title":"Vintage Moorcroft Anemone Lidded Jar, Cobalt Blue English Art Pottery","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis covered jar is an example of Moorcroft’s Anemone pattern, introduced by William Moorcroft in 1938 and carried forward by his son Walter. The family pottery grew from William’s work at James Macintyre \u0026amp; Co. into an independent business in 1913. Its reputation for hand-decorated English art pottery brought a royal warrant from Queen Mary in 1928, and Walter continued the business after his father’s death in 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoorcroft marks appear on both the base and the underside of the lid. The Anemone decoration uses the firm’s characteristic tubelining, with raised clay outlines defining the hand-painted flowers beneath the glaze. The flower has been associated with anticipation in some flower-language traditions, adding a little context to this established pottery design. With its decorated lid in place, the jar keeps small dressing-table essentials tucked away while giving the Anemone pattern a place in everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecs\u003cbr\u003eMaker\/Artist: Moorcroft, England\u003cbr\u003eYear Made: Circa 1945–1975 (estimated)\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: earthenware, glaze\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 4½ in diameter × 4½ in high, including lid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eNo chips, cracks, or repairs. Glaze crazing and light surface wear are visible, including wear around the base.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Fossicker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53354446848181,"sku":"smalls","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/files\/B-hero-A-v2.png?v=1789979168"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/collections\/gilded-weekly-moorcroft-2026-09-20.png?v=1789965210","url":"https:\/\/thegildedfossicker.com\/collections\/moorcroft-florals.oembed","provider":"The Gilded Fossicker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}