William Moorcroft was employed by Staffordshire pottery manufacturers James Macintyre & Co. Ltd. as a designer in 1897, and after a year he was responsible for the company's art pottery studio.

William Moorcroft created designs for the Macintyre's Aurelian Ware range of high-Victorian pottery, which had transfer-printed and enamelled decoration in bold red, blue and gold colours. He also developed the art nouveau-influenced Florian Ware which was decorated entirely by hand, with the design outlined in trailed slip using a technique known as tubelining. William Moorcroft's designs won him a gold medal at the St. Louis International Exhibition in 1904.

Each piece of pottery produced was personalised with Moorcroft's own signature or initials.

William Moorcroft and James Macintyre & Co. Ltd. split up in 1913 and Moorcroft founded his own factory nearby. Some finance came from the famous London store Liberty, and Liberty continued to more...

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A Walter Moorcroft vase of tapering circular section decorated…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase

A Walter Moorcroft vase of tapering circular section decorated with an anemone design on a green ground. Impressed mark and painted signature. Height 160, diameter 16 cm

Moorcroft 'Anemone' bowl numbered 34194, signed 'J. Moorcroft -…

Moorcroft Anemone Bowl - Signed and Numbered

Moorcroft 'Anemone' bowl numbered 34194, signed 'J. Moorcroft - 9.4.97 - WM' Diameter 26 cm

Moorcroft Anemone vase. Height 33 cm

Moorcroft Anemone Vase - 33cm Height

Moorcroft Anemone vase. Height 33 cm

A William Moorcroft vase with continuous anemone design, of…

Royal Anemone Vase by William Moorcroft

A William Moorcroft vase with continuous anemone design, of baluster form, inscribed initial W.M, impressed by her Majesty the Queen. 23 cm high

Moorcroft small bowl with anemone on green ground

Anemone Moorcroft Bowl on Green Ground

Moorcroft small bowl with anemone on green ground

Moorcroft blue anemone bowl, signed Walter Moorcroft

Signed Moorcroft Blue Anemone Bowl

Moorcroft blue anemone bowl, signed Walter Moorcroft

Moorcroft plate featuring four anemones on blue ground.…

Anemones on Blue: Moorcroft Plate

Moorcroft plate featuring four anemones on blue ground. Diameter 26.5 cm

Moorcroft Pottery vase, circa 1920's decorated in 'Anemone'…

1920's Moorcroft Anemone Pattern Vase

Moorcroft Pottery vase, circa 1920's decorated in 'Anemone' pattern. Globular shape signed blue signature, impressed factory marks. 8 cm high.

A Moorcroft anemone candlestick, 1953-1978, the oval…

Moorcroft Anemone Candlestick

A Moorcroft anemone candlestick, 1953-1978, the oval candlestick of low profile gently tapering upwards to a circular opening and decorated with two anemone, one deep red and the other near purple upon an olive ground; with impressed marks Moorcroft…

Moorcroft squat vase anemone pattern impressed mark to base. 7.…

Moorcroft Anemone Squat Vase - Impressed Mark, 7.5cm

Moorcroft squat vase anemone pattern impressed mark to base. 7.5 cm high.

A Emma Bosoms Moorcroft anemone pattern comport. Deep pink with…

Anemone Comport by Emma Bosoms Moorcroft

A Emma Bosoms Moorcroft anemone pattern comport. Deep pink with a band of anemones on the a bright blue ground, circa 1980. 11 cm high, 26 cm wide.

Two cobalt blue Moorcroft candlesticks Hibiscus pattern with…

Moorcroft Candlesticks: Hibiscus and Anemone Patterns

Two cobalt blue Moorcroft candlesticks Hibiscus pattern with pink and yellow flowers impressed Moorcroft made in England. The other anemone pattern with pink and purple flowers, impressed Moorcroft, diameter 10 cm

Moorcroft small bowl 'Anemone' label to base

Moorcroft Anemone Small Bowl with Label

Moorcroft small bowl 'Anemone' label to base

Walter Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase C.1953

1953 Moorcroft Anemone Vase

Walter Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase C.1953

Walter Moorcroft anemone vase. On blue ground. Height 18 cm

Blue Anemone Vase by Walter Moorcroft

Walter Moorcroft anemone vase. On blue ground. Height 18 cm

Moorcroft anemone cream jug. On blue ground. Height 8 cm

Blue Moorcroft Anemone Cream Jug, 8cm Height

Moorcroft anemone cream jug. On blue ground. Height 8 cm

A William Moorcroft large vase, 'Anemone' pattern, spherical…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase, 1930s

A William Moorcroft large vase, 'Anemone' pattern, spherical shape with short neck with everted rim, raised on a small foot ring, the pattern encircles the body on a rich cobalt blue ground shaded sea blue-green. Impressed factory marks and monogram under…

Moorcroft anemone vase signed and dated 1956 to base, comes…

1956 Moorcroft Anemone Vase with Original Box

Moorcroft anemone vase signed and dated 1956 to base, comes with original box. Height 10 cm

Moorcroft: group of six 'Anemone' patterned vases on blue…

Group of Six Anemone Vases on Blue Ground

Moorcroft: group of six 'Anemone' patterned vases on blue ground. Ranging in size from 7 cm to 9 cm

Moorcroft: group of six vases 'Clematis' & 'Anemone' patterns…

Moorcroft Group: Clematis & Anemone Vases on Blue/Green Grounds

Moorcroft: group of six vases 'Clematis' & 'Anemone' patterns on blue & green grounds. Ranging in size from 7.5 cm to 9.5 cm

Moorcroft anemone vase on a cobalt blue ground, incised 'W.…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase on Cobalt Blue Ground

Moorcroft anemone vase on a cobalt blue ground, incised 'W. Moorcroft' to the base. Height 23 cm

William Moorcroft, two candlesticks, 'Anemone' and 'Hibiscus'…

Moorcroft Anemone and Hibiscus Candlesticks (Pair)

William Moorcroft, two candlesticks, 'Anemone' and 'Hibiscus' pattern each with impressed factory marks to base (2). Height 8.5 cm

William Moorcroft, vase 'Anemone' pattern of globular form,…

Moorcroft Vases: Anemone and Hibiscus Patterns

William Moorcroft, vase 'Anemone' pattern of globular form, green glaze with raised anemone flowers, factory marks to base, signed 'WM', together with a green oviform vase with 'Hibiscus' pattern, impressed factory marks to base, signed 'WM' (2). Height…

A Walter Moorcroft squat baluster anemone vase, flambe glaze to…

Moorcroft Flambe Anemone Vase

A Walter Moorcroft squat baluster anemone vase, flambe glaze to the red, blue, green and yellow toned florals, the ground graduating from red to blue. Initials in blue and impressed marks to base. Height 12.8 cm

A Walter Moorcroft vase, decorated with anemones on a dark blue…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase

A Walter Moorcroft vase, decorated with anemones on a dark blue ground. Height 15 cm

Moorcroft anemone (Walter c.1947) signed vase by Walter…

Walter Moorcroft Anemone Vase (1947) Signed

Moorcroft anemone (Walter c.1947) signed vase by Walter Moorcroft

A Moorcroft Pottery anemone Tribute vase, circa 2002, by Emma…

Moorcroft Anemone Tribute Vase

A Moorcroft Pottery anemone Tribute vase, circa 2002, by Emma Bossons. Designed in tribute to Walter Moorcroft receiving an OBE award. Signed with factory marks. Height 25 cm

A William Moorcroft shallow bowl, decorated with anemones on a…

Moorcroft Anemone Bowl

A William Moorcroft shallow bowl, decorated with anemones on a graduated green-blue ground. Impressed marks, facsimile signature and painted initials under the base. c.1930s. Diameter 17 cm

Moorcroft anemone vase, Royal Warrant label c.1953

Royal Warrant Moorcroft Anemone Vase, 1953

Moorcroft anemone vase, Royal Warrant label c.1953

Moorcroft anenome woodsmoke pattern vase c.1950

1950 Moorcroft Woodsmoke Anenome Vase

Moorcroft anenome woodsmoke pattern vase c.1950

Moorcroft anemone vase with signature & impressed Moorcroft…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase - Signed & Impressed Mark (16cm)

Moorcroft anemone vase with signature & impressed Moorcroft mark. Height 16 cm

A Moorcroft Pottery 'Anemone' vase, mid 20th century. Signed…

Mid-Century Moorcroft Anemone Vase Signed and Marked

A Moorcroft Pottery 'Anemone' vase, mid 20th century. Signed signature with factory marks. Height 15 cm

Large Moorcroft flambe anemone vase 24 cm high. William…

Moorcroft Flambe Anemone Vase (24cm) with Signature

Large Moorcroft flambe anemone vase 24 cm high. William Moorcroft signature to base.

Anemone Moorcroft Lidded Bowl, marks to base and lid, 12 cm…

Anemone Moorcroft Lidded Bowl, 12 cm diameter

Anemone Moorcroft Lidded Bowl, marks to base and lid, 12 cm diameter approx

Moorcroft Anemone shallow bowl, impressed marks and signature…

Moorcroft Anemone Shallow Bowl, 21 cm Diameter

Moorcroft Anemone shallow bowl, impressed marks and signature to base, 21 cm diameter

Large Moorcroft 'Anemone' jardiniere, with initials WM to base,…

Large Moorcroft Anemone Jardiniere with WM Initials

Large Moorcroft 'Anemone' jardiniere, with initials WM to base, height 22 cm approx.

Small Moorcroft 'Anemone' flambe vase 15.5 cm high approx.…

Moorcroft Anemone Flambe Vase, Impressed Mark and Signature

Small Moorcroft 'Anemone' flambe vase 15.5 cm high approx. Impresed mark and signature to base

A Moorcroft Blue Anenome design dish and lid, initial DH. 5 cm…

Moorcroft Blue Anenome Dish with Lid, Initial DH

A Moorcroft Blue Anenome design dish and lid, initial DH. 5 cm high 13 cm wide

A Moorcroft Blue Anenome design miniature vase. 8 cm high

Moorcroft Blue Anenome Miniature Vase - 8cm

A Moorcroft Blue Anenome design miniature vase. 8 cm high

A Moorcroft Blue Anenome design planter. 17 cm high

Moorcroft Blue Anenome Planter - 17 cm

A Moorcroft Blue Anenome design planter. 17 cm high

A Moorcroft Green Anenome design Limited Edition shouldered…

Limited Edition Moorcroft Green Anenome Vase by Walter Moorcroft

A Moorcroft Green Anenome design Limited Edition shouldered vase designed by Walter Moorcroft, numbered No 1 of 100 pieces, made in 1982, 32 cm high

A Walter Moorcroft large Anemone decorated jug, the wide band…

Large Moorcroft Anemone Decorated Jug

A Walter Moorcroft large Anemone decorated jug, the wide band of florals dominated in red, blue and green on a cobalt ground. Impressed full signature and initialled in blue to base. Height 20.3 cm

A Walter Moorcroft anemone squat vase, c.1945-1949 painted blue…

Moorcroft Anemone Squat Vase, c.1945-1949

A Walter Moorcroft anemone squat vase, c.1945-1949 painted blue signature with impressed factory marks. Height 10.5; diameter 12.5 cm

A Moorcroft anemone patterned, baluster shaped vase, circa…

Moorcroft Anemone Baluster Vase, 1930s

A Moorcroft anemone patterned, baluster shaped vase, circa 1930s. 17 cm high

Moorcroft small bowl, anemone

Anemone Moorcroft Small Bowl

Moorcroft small bowl, anemone

A large William Moorcroft vase, in the 'Anemone' pattern,…

William Moorcroft Anemone Vase, 24 cm

A large William Moorcroft vase, in the 'Anemone' pattern, impressed marks and signature to base. Height 24 cm

A William Moorcroft 'Anemone' pattern shallow dish. Diameter 18.…

William Moorcroft Anemone Shallow Dish (18.5 cm)

A William Moorcroft 'Anemone' pattern shallow dish. Diameter 18.5 cm

A Moorcroft 'Anemone' pattern vase, circa 1920. 15 cm high.

1920 Moorcroft Anemone Vase - 15 cm

A Moorcroft 'Anemone' pattern vase, circa 1920. 15 cm high.

Walter Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase. Signed to base 'Wm'. impressed…

Signed Moorcroft 'Anemone' Vase, 19cm

Walter Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase. Signed to base 'Wm'. impressed mark 'Moorcroft. Made in England'. Height 19 cm

A Walter Moorcroft anemone vase c.1945-1949. Painted green…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase, 1945-1949, 18.8 cm

A Walter Moorcroft anemone vase c.1945-1949. Painted green signature with impressed factory marks. Height 18.8 cm

A good small William Moorcroft 'Anemone' baluster vase, with…

Small Moorcroft Anemone Baluster Vase, 16 cm Height

A good small William Moorcroft 'Anemone' baluster vase, with tall neck. Impressed and painted marks. Height 16 cm

Four Moorcroft wares, including two 'Anemone' Ashtrays, a small…

Moorcroft Anemone and Orchid Collection

Four Moorcroft wares, including two 'Anemone' Ashtrays, a small 'Orchid' bowl and an 'Orchid' covered box, mid to later 20th century. All pieces typically tubelined and upon teal green grounds; three pieces with impressed capital Moorcroft mark, the…

A Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase, 1949-1986 period, the carinate…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase

A Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase, 1949-1986 period, the carinate shaped vase with a long slightly everted rim, tubelined and decorated with plum and purple blue flowers with bright green foliage upon a cobalt ground; with impressed marks and signature of period…

A Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase, 1953-1978 period, the baluster vase…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase, 1953-1978

A Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase, 1953-1978 period, the baluster vase with a short waisted neck, tubelined and decorated with bright plum and purple blue flowers with green foliage upon a cobalt ground; with impressed and painted marks of the period and a paper…

Moorcroft anemone vase 10.3 cm high

Moorcroft Anemone Vase - 10.3 cm

Moorcroft anemone vase 10.3 cm high

Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase having pink & purple flowers on a…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase - Pink and Purple Flowers

Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase having pink & purple flowers on a cobalt blue ground, painted stamp 'Moorcroft', impressed 'Made in England'. Condition good, expected crazing, minor wear to the base. Height 7 cm

Rare William Moorcroft salt glazed Anenome vase 16 cm high…

Rare William Moorcroft Anenome Vase - 16cm

Rare William Moorcroft salt glazed Anenome vase 16 cm high approx.

Small Moorcroft 'Anemone' dish D12 cm approx, together with box

Moorcroft Anemone Dish with Box

Small Moorcroft 'Anemone' dish D12 cm approx, together with box

A William Moorcroft small ginger jar, anemone pattern in…

William Moorcroft Anemone Ginger Jar

A William Moorcroft small ginger jar, anemone pattern in tubeline relief, traditional tones of red, mauve and green on dark blue ground, the lid labelled, the base with impressed marks. Height 11 cm

Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase having pink & purple flowers on a…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase with Pink & Purple Flowers

Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase having pink & purple flowers on a cobalt blue ground, marked stamp 'Moorcroft Made in England'. Condition good to fair, hairline to the interior lip. Height 18 cm

Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase having pink & purple flowers on a…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase

Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase having pink & purple flowers on a cobalt blue ground, marked stamp 'Moorcroft made in England', with original sticker. Condition: good, minor wear to the base. Height 18.5 cm

A Moorcroft 'Anemones' jardiniere. Later 20th century. Of…

Moorcroft Anemones Jardiniere

A Moorcroft 'Anemones' jardiniere. Later 20th century. Of cylindrical shape with a waisted foot, and having a slightly everted rim, tubelined and decorated throughout with plum pink and blue infused flowers and foliage upon a rich ultramarine ground;…

Moorcroft anemone dish factory marks to base, 12 cm diameter

Moorcroft Anemone Dish with Factory Mark - 12cm Diameter

Moorcroft anemone dish factory marks to base, 12 cm diameter

Moorcroft anemone lamp base 39 cm high approx.

Moorcroft Anemone Lamp Base - 39 cm Height

Moorcroft anemone lamp base 39 cm high approx.

Moorcroft Anemone vase 20 cm high approx.

Moorcroft Anemone Vase - 20cm Height

Moorcroft Anemone vase 20 cm high approx.

A Moorcroft ginger jar, decorated with an Anemone pattern on a…

Moorcroft Anemone Ginger Jar

A Moorcroft ginger jar, decorated with an Anemone pattern on a dark blue ground. Impressed marks and original label. Height 16 cm

A small Moorcroft baluster pottery vase, decorated with an…

Moorcroft Anemone Baluster Vase

A small Moorcroft baluster pottery vase, decorated with an Anemone pattern on a pale green and deep blue ground. Impressed marks and painted signature. Rim repair. Height 13 cm

A Moorcroft Pottery vase of ovoid shape with flared rim,…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase

A Moorcroft Pottery vase of ovoid shape with flared rim, decorated with an Anemone pattern on a rich dark blue ground. Impressed marks and original label. Height 14 cm

Moorcroft anemone vase. On blue ground. Height 14 cm

Blue Moorcroft Anemone Vase - 14cm

Moorcroft anemone vase. On blue ground. Height 14 cm

Moorcroft anemone bowl. On blue ground. Diameter 12 cm

Blue Moorcroft Anemone Bowl - 12cm

Moorcroft anemone bowl. On blue ground. Diameter 12 cm

Moorcroft anemone posy vase. On blue ground. Original label…

Moorcroft Anemone Posy Vase - Blue Ground, 10cm Height

Moorcroft anemone posy vase. On blue ground. Original label attached. Height 10 cm

Pair of Moorcroft candlesticks, Anenome pattern, 9 cm high…

Moorcroft Anenome Candlesticks, 9cm High

Pair of Moorcroft candlesticks, Anenome pattern, 9 cm high approx.

William and Walter Moorcroft, Large Flambe Vase, c. 1945,…

Moorcroft Flambe Anemone Vase

William and Walter Moorcroft, Large Flambe Vase, c. 1945, Anemone' pattern, decorated with a continuous band of flowers in flambe tones, signed in blue 'W M', impressed facsimile signature and 'Potter to H.M. the Queen Made in England, height 32 cm

Large Moorcroft Anemone vase, 27 cm high approx.

27cm Moorcroft Anemone Vase

Large Moorcroft Anemone vase, 27 cm high approx.

Moorcroft anemone squat vase, 13.5 cm high approx.

Moorcroft Anemone Squat Vase - 13.5cm Height

Moorcroft anemone squat vase, 13.5 cm high approx.

Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase having pink & purple flowers on a…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase

Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase having pink & purple flowers on a cobalt blue ground, marked stamp 'Moorcroft Made in England'. Condition: good, some crazing, minor wear to the base. Height 23.6 cm

Moorcroft anemone vase, signature and factory marks to base, 11…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase with Signature and Factory Marks

Moorcroft anemone vase, signature and factory marks to base, 11 cm high approx

Small Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase, 9 cm high approx.

Small Moorcroft Anemone Vase (9 cm)

Small Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase, 9 cm high approx.

A small Moorcroft anemone vase, height 8.5 cm

Miniature Moorcroft Anemone Vase - 8.5cm Height

A small Moorcroft anemone vase, height 8.5 cm

Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase having mauve flowers on a cobalt blue…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase, 1993, with Original Box

Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase having mauve flowers on a cobalt blue ground, marked stamp 'Moorcroft made in England', dated 1993, with original box. Condition good, expected crazing, minor wear to the base. Height 13.6 cm

Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase having pink & purple flowers on a…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase - Pink, Purple and Cobalt Blue

Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase having pink & purple flowers on a cobalt blue ground, marked stamp 'Wm'. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 31 cm

Moorcroft 'Anemone' pattern vase, 10 cm high approx

Moorcroft Anemone Vase, 10cm

Moorcroft 'Anemone' pattern vase, 10 cm high approx

A Moorcroft Anemones pattern specimen vase, with a dark blue…

Moorcroft Anemones Specimen Vase, Blue Ground, 15cm Height

A Moorcroft Anemones pattern specimen vase, with a dark blue ground, baluster shape, impressed marks and painted initials under the base. Height 15 cm

A Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase, by Emma Bossons, signed and dated…

Emma Bossons Moorcroft Anemone Vase, 2006, #171/500

A Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase, by Emma Bossons, signed and dated 2006 to base, edition 171/500. Height 27 cm.

Moorcroft 'Anemone' bowl having pink & purple flowers on a…

Moorcroft Anemone Bowl - Cobalt Blue with Pink & Purple

Moorcroft 'Anemone' bowl having pink & purple flowers on a cobalt blue ground, marked stamp 'Wm'. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Diameter 26.4 cm

Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase

Moorcroft Anemone Vase

Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase

A Walter Moorcroft anemone patterned baluster vase, a row of…

Moorcroft Anemone Baluster Vase

A Walter Moorcroft anemone patterned baluster vase, a row of encircling florals to the shoulder on cobalt blue ground, impressed marks and blue painted initials. small chip to base. Height 22.5 cm

A Walter Moorcroft anemone patterned baluster vase, similar to…

Moorcroft Anemone Baluster Vase, 22.5cm Height

A Walter Moorcroft anemone patterned baluster vase, similar to above, in good condition. Height 22.5 cm

A fine small Moorcroft anemone vase$1928-49 period, the small…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase, 1928-49

A fine small Moorcroft anemone vase$1928-49 period, the small ovoid vase, tubelined and decorated with two anemone flowers, one in rich inky purple and plum shades with emerald and Prussian blue colours, the reverse with a cream and maroon flower upon a…

Walter Moorcroft lidded bowl, Anemone pattern on green ground,…

Moorcroft Anemone Lidded Bowl, 16 cm

Walter Moorcroft lidded bowl, Anemone pattern on green ground, diameter 16 cm H9 cm

Walter Moorcroft, vase, c. 1970, anemone' pattern, decorated…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase, 1970

Walter Moorcroft, vase, c. 1970, anemone' pattern, decorated with large flower heads against a blue ground, signed in blue 'W. M.', with impressed facsimile signature and 'Potter to H.M. The Queen, made in England', retains printed paper Royal Warrant…

William Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase having pink & purple flowers…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase - Cobalt Blue with Flowers

William Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase having pink & purple flowers on a cobalt blue ground, marked stamp 'Moorcroft Made in England'. Height 28 cm

Moorcroft anemone vase baluster shape, 24 cm height

Moorcroft Anemone Vase - 24cm Baluster Shape

Moorcroft anemone vase baluster shape, 24 cm height

Walter Moorcroft 'anemone' bowl, marked to base. Diameter 22 cm…

Moorcroft Anemone Bowl - 22cm Diameter

Walter Moorcroft 'anemone' bowl, marked to base. Diameter 22 cm height 7 cm.