{"product_id":"a-large-moorcroft-vase-10-23inch-in-the-hibiscus-design-by-walter-moorcroft","title":"A Large Moorcroft Vase (10.23inch) in the Hibiscus Design by Walter Moorcroft","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA vintage Moorcroft vase in the Hibiscus pattern by Walter Moorcroft.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWith a height of 26cm (10.23inch) and a weight of 0.76Kg the vase is certainly an impressive item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAn attractive design on the somewhat rarer yellow tone ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe 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 been introduced in 1968 and further designs following on for some years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis vase has the 'Potters To The Late Queen Mary' paper label on the base and as this label was used  from 1953 to 1978 the vase can be dated to this period, and is clearly of genuine vintage age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe vase has been closely inspected and assessed as in excellent condition and the paper label remains intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThere is the faint overall crazing which is often present on these older pieces of Moorcroft pottery. Interestingly, on their website Moorcroft advise their pottery is made from porous earthenware and crazing is just part of the normal ageing process. They talk about how this natural crazing is used by antiques salerooms to help establish the vintage of an item, and identify any restoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe vase is ready to add to a collection, or alternatively, given its physical size, display as a stand alone specimen item where it would likely demand more than 'a second glance' from visitors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis vintage Moorcroft hibiscus vase is available by ordering online only however if visiting the Antiques Centre in York further Moorcroft pottery can be viewed in Cabinet 138 which is situated on the Lower Ground Floor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antiques Centre York 138 PC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57902311997822,"sku":"PC 138-0929","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/9253\/8739\/files\/vfCjcxT6kt.jpg?v=1787441756","url":"https:\/\/theantiquescentreyork.co.uk\/products\/a-large-moorcroft-vase-10-23inch-in-the-hibiscus-design-by-walter-moorcroft","provider":"Antiques Centre York","version":"1.0","type":"link"}