Description

Aotearoa Design Vase Moorcroft Pottery Dateline Series

The Aotearoa Design Vase.  Hand cast hand painted art pottery. Produced by Moorcroft Pottery. At their factory based in Stoke on Trent.

Designed by Emma Bossons for the “Dateline Series of vases. Produced in 1998 to celebrate the “Millennium”.

It is one of the six designs of the series. Whilst not a Limited Edition, it was a numbered edition with limited production.

A design inspired by the visit to the South Pacific.

Aotearoa is word that many will recognise. In Maori it means “land of the long white cloud”. Better known these days as New Zealand. A subtle pink orchid with purple and yellow crown has been set against a washed woodsmoke ground. Emma’s craft as a designer enters the world of excellence with this special offering on Moorcroft’s timeless 93/12″ vase.

A very rare design of Moorcroft. Not often seen on the secondary market.

Ideal gift for any special occasion. Especially for the Moorcroft Collector.

Height 1ocm – Overall Diameter 15cm

Note – This item is pre-owned, It is in excellent condition. With no crazing.

Height 30.5cm

First Quality – In excellent condition.

Our online price for the Moorcroft Pottery Aotearoa Design Vase is £299.99p

Including UK Post & Packing (Standard Delivery)

International Shipping Rates Discounted.

This item is just one vase of a large selection of Art Pottery. Produced by Leading Ceramic Artists based in Stoke on Trent. Click Art Pottery to view the whole selection.

Moorcroft Pottery

The first piece of fine art pottery. Designed by William Moorcroft. Produced in 1897. Whilst he was employed by James MacIntye & Co.

And it was in 1913 that Moorcroft, with the assistance of outside financial support.  Was able to move production to the present day factory. To do business under his own name. Where Moorcroft Pottery continue to make hand cast hand-painted fine art pottery.

From the beginning Walter Moorcroft’s new art pottery. Was sold by many of the prestigious stores. Such as Harrods, Tiffany & Co in New York.

Importantly Moorcroft Pottery has been a favourite with the UK Royal Family. Appointed H M Potter to the Queen. By Her Majesty Queen Mary in 1928, Continuing to present day with many members of the Royal Family. Still taking new Moorcroft designs. Adding them to the Royal Collection.

Today, over 100 years on. Moorcroft pottery is still much sought after by collectors from all around the world.

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