{"product_id":"a-small-moorcroft-footed-bowl-in-the-freesia-design-by-walter-moorcroft","title":"A Small Moorcroft Footed Bowl in the Freesia Design by Walter Moorcroft","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA small vintage Moorcroft footed bowl in the Freesia design by Walter Moorcroft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe diameter is 78mm and the height 33mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis bowl has the 'Potters To The Late Queen Mary' paper label on the base, and as this label was used  from 1953 to 1978 the bowl can be dated to this period. Additionally however, referral to one of the reference books recommended by Moorcroft advises that the Freesia design was drawn in 1955 and used on a small number of items over the next couple of years. \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 and as the Freesia design is likely to somewhat rarer the bowl may well be of added interest to a collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe bowl has been closely inspected and assessed as in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or restoration noted. The colours remain bright and on the dark blue ground make for an attractive item ready to add to a collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThere is a box labelled Moorcroft however as the bowl as not been owned from new it cannot be guaranteed to be a genuine Moorcroft\/original box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis vintage Moorcroft bowl in the freesia design is only available online, however if visiting the Antiques Centre in York please view Cabinet 138 situated on the Lower Ground Floor, for other Moorcroft Pottery, including early vintage and more modern pieces.\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 my 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":58148934386046,"sku":"PC 138-0940","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0025\/9253\/8739\/files\/XzRZvTKcUZ.jpg?v=1791055300","url":"https:\/\/theantiquescentreyork.co.uk\/products\/a-small-moorcroft-footed-bowl-in-the-freesia-design-by-walter-moorcroft","provider":"Antiques Centre York","version":"1.0","type":"link"}