A vintage Moorcroft vase in the Hibiscus pattern by Walter Moorcroft.
The height is 132mm (5.19inch).
The hibiscus pattern has been one of Moorcroft's most enduring designs with a number of developments over the years. Originally drawn by Walter Moorcroft c1949 developments included changes in the early 1960's, the coral hibiscus pattern introduced in 1968 and further designs following on for some years.
Regarding the age of this vase the base has two impressed backstamps i.e. MOORCROFT and MADE IN ENGLAND the style and positioning of which indicate a date range c1949 to 1986, hence the vase is clearly of genuine vintage age.
Condition:-
Vintage items may have small imperfections and/or idiosyncrasies due to the manufacturing processes of the day, usage perhaps over many years and how an item has been stored but any significant issues will always be highlighted in the description. This vase has been closely inspected and assessed as in very good vintage condition.
A lovely design with both red and yellow tone hibiscus flowers against a dark green ground. An item which should prove a worthy addition to many a collection of vintage Moorcroft pottery.
This vintage Moorcroft Hibiscus vase is available by online order only however if planning to visit the Antiques Centre in York, please visit Cabinet 138 which is located on the Lower Ground Floor, where other examples of Moorcroft pottery can be viewed.
