{"product_id":"a-moorcroft-oval-bowl-in-the-hibiscus-design-by-walter-moorcroft","title":"A Moorcroft Oval Bowl in the Hibiscus Design by Walter Moorcroft","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA Moorcroft vintage oval shallow bowl in the Hibiscus pattern by Walter Moorcroft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe length (at the rim) is 230mm (9.05inch), the width (at the rim) 133mm (5.23inch) and the height 49mm (1.92inch).\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;\"\u003eRegarding age, it can be difficult to assess with absolute certainty as some production runs could be quite long, and it was not until 1990 that Moorcroft began using year cyphers to show when an item was actually made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWith this bowl however the style and positioning of the impressed MOORCROFT and MADE IN ENGLAND stamps on the base suggest a date range c1949 to 1986\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe bowl is clearly of genuine vintage age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis item has been closely inspected and assessed as in excellent vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe shape appears much rarer than the more often seen circular styles, plus the yellow tone ground is similarly a rarer option. An attractive combination which should make the bowl a worthy addition to many a collection of vintage Moorcroft pottery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOf course the physical size means it may also be suitable to display as a stand alone specimen piece, perhaps in an entrance hall or reception room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAvailable by ordering online only however if visiting the Antiques Centre in York please visit Cabinet 138 situated on the Lower Ground Floor where a selection of Moorcroft Pottery from early vintage pieces to more modern times can be viewed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e: This item is offered for sale for purposes of display, collecting etc and may not be suitable for use with foodstuff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antiques Centre York 138 PC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56948935000446,"sku":"PC 138-0901","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/9253\/8739\/files\/fzY2g9aw4H.jpg?v=1773790709","url":"https:\/\/theantiquescentreyork.co.uk\/products\/a-moorcroft-oval-bowl-in-the-hibiscus-design-by-walter-moorcroft","provider":"Antiques Centre York","version":"1.0","type":"link"}