A vintage Moorcroft vase in the Hibiscus pattern by Walter Moorcroft.
The height of the vase is 133mm (5.2inch).
The original hibiscus pattern was designed by Walter Moorcroft in 1949 and then redrawn from 1960. The coral hibiscus pattern originally from 1968, as featured on this vase, was also designed by Walter Moorcroft.
With some Moorcroft items it can be difficult to assess age 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.
However the style of the impressed MOORCROFT and MADE IN ENGLAND marks on the base of this vase suggests it was made from 1986 but also as a there is no year cypher present the latest possible date should be 1989.
From the detail above it would be reasonable to assess the date of manufacture as c1986 to 1989 and the item is clearly of genuine vintage age.
The colours remain bright and on the dark green ground make for an attractive item which should prove a worthy addition to many a collection of vintage Moorcroft pottery. The physical size of the vase also means it may be suitable to display as a stand alone item, perhaps in an entrance hall or reception room.
Condition:- This vase has been closely inspected and assessed as in excellent condition.
Available online only however if visiting the Antiques Centre in York please visit Cabinet 138 which can be found on the Lower Ground Floor, and where other pieces of Moorcroft Pottery can be found.
