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...

246 items found:

These items have been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.

If you are seeking to purchase similar items CLICK HERE to view 12 similar items being offered for sale by dealers at our AntiquesPlus site.

You can reduce the number of items displayed by entering a keyword that must be included in the description of the item.

OR

You can restrict the number of items to those sold in recent years. Select which years:

An amphora small vase and a Moorcroft bowl, the small Art Deco…

Amphora Vase and Moorcroft Bowl Set

An amphora small vase and a Moorcroft bowl, the small Art Deco Imperial amphora vase (Czechoslovakia, c1920), baluster shape with vibrant enamel colours geometric design on cream speckled ground; stamped and numbered to underside; and a small Moorcroft…

Small Moorcroft 'Anemone' mug marked to base, height 6 cm.

Moorcroft Anemone Mug, 6cm

Small Moorcroft 'Anemone' mug marked to base, height 6 cm.

A Moorcroft small 'Anemone' pattern tray, designer Nicola…

Moorcroft Anemone Tray by Nicola Slaney

A Moorcroft small 'Anemone' pattern tray, designer Nicola Slaney (2003), Ref 780/4, Dia.12 cm. Historic retail $NZ290

Moorcroft small vase, anemone pattern, 8 cm height

Moorcroft Anemone Vase, 8cm

Moorcroft small vase, anemone pattern, 8 cm height

Walter Moorcroft 'Anemone' bowl impressed stamp to base,…

Moorcroft Anemone Bowl, 11.5 cm Diameter

Walter Moorcroft 'Anemone' bowl impressed stamp to base, diameter 11.5 cm.

Moorcroft 'Anenome' 4 inch dish, signed to base

Signed Moorcroft Anenome 4" Dish

Moorcroft 'Anenome' 4 inch dish, signed to base

Two Walter Moorcroft dishes anemone and spring flower patterns…

Walter Moorcroft Anemone & Spring Flower Dishes (9cm)

Two Walter Moorcroft dishes anemone and spring flower patterns 9 cm dia's

Walter Moorcroft ovoid vase in anemone pattern 14 cm height

Moorcroft Anemone Ovoid Vase 14cm

Walter Moorcroft ovoid vase in anemone pattern 14 cm height

Moorcroft anemone small bowl impressed mark to base, diameter…

Moorcroft Anemone Small Bowl - 11.5cm Diameter

Moorcroft anemone small bowl impressed mark to base, diameter 11.5 cm

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

'Anemone', small Walter Moorcroft heart shape lidded box c.1955,…

Walter Moorcroft Anemone Heart Box, 1955

'Anemone', small Walter Moorcroft heart shape lidded box c.1955, 7 cm wide

Two Moorcroft rectangular dishes- both anemone, designed by…

Pair of Moorcroft Anemone Rectangular Dishes

Two Moorcroft rectangular dishes- both anemone, designed by Walter Moorcroft, factory sticker and impressed mark to base, diameter 8 cm

Walter Moorcroft 'Anemone' lidded ginger jar, stamp to base,…

Walter Moorcroft Anemone Ginger Jar

Walter Moorcroft 'Anemone' lidded ginger jar, stamp to base, height 10.5 cm

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…

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…

Moorcroft Anemones pattern fruit bowl 26 cm diameter

Moorcroft Anemones Fruit Bowl - 26cm Diameter

Moorcroft Anemones pattern fruit bowl 26 cm diameter

Small Moorcroft anemone vase, baluster shape, signed J…

Signed J Moorcroft Small Anemone Vase, 13 cm High

Small Moorcroft anemone vase, baluster shape, signed J Moorcroft, 16.8.90, to the base, 13 cm high

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

'Anemone', small Walter Moorcroft vase c.1955, 9 cm high

Small Walter Moorcroft Anemone Vase, 1955

'Anemone', small Walter Moorcroft vase c.1955, 9 cm high

Small Walter Moorcroft 'blue Anenome' vase marked to base,…

Walter Moorcroft Blue Anenome Vase (10cm)

Small Walter Moorcroft 'blue Anenome' vase marked to base, height 10 cm apparox

Moorcroft 'Anemone' small bowl marked to base with paper…

Moorcroft Anemone Small Bowl with Label, 7.5 cm

Moorcroft 'Anemone' small bowl marked to base with paper transfer label, diameter 7.5 cm

Moorcroft small bowl, anemone

Anemone Moorcroft Small Bowl

Moorcroft small bowl, anemone

Moorcroft small bowl 'Anemone' label to base

Moorcroft Anemone Small Bowl with Label

Moorcroft small bowl 'Anemone' label to base

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

Walter Moorcroft 'Anenome' vase, signed and factory stamp to…

Signed Moorcroft 'Anenome' vase, 10.5 cm height

Walter Moorcroft 'Anenome' vase, signed and factory stamp to base, height 10.5 cm

Moorcroft Anemone lidded trinket box and vase with impressed…

Moorcroft Anemone Lidded Trinket Box and Vase

Moorcroft Anemone lidded trinket box and vase with impressed marks to both bases, width 7.5 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

2 Moorcroft miniature vases. Includes a pansy design vase, with…

Moorcroft Miniature Vases - Pansy and Anenome Designs

2 Moorcroft miniature vases. Includes a pansy design vase, with impressed Cobridge factory mark to base, c.1920 height 9 cm; and anenome design baluster vase, with printed factory mark to base height 5.5 cm.

A Moorcroft waisted anemone vase, 1945-49 period, an elegant…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase, 1945-49

A Moorcroft waisted anemone vase, 1945-49 period, an elegant small vase with a deep border of tubelined anemone flowers in washed maroon, white and purple blue glazes, the green foliage merging to a suffused Prussian green background upon a mazarine blue…

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

Small Moorcroft anemone vase, baluster shape, 10 cm high

Small Moorcroft Anemone Vase: Baluster Shape, 10cm Height

Small Moorcroft anemone vase, baluster shape, 10 cm high

Moorcroft Anemones pattern plate 26 cm diameter

Anemones Moorcroft Pattern Plate - 26cm Diameter

Moorcroft Anemones pattern plate 26 cm diameter

Suite of three Moorcroft pottery bowls with

Suite of three Moorcroft pottery bowls with "Anemone", and "Hibiscus" patterns in blue and green colours diameter 11.5-16 cm

Suite of four Moorcroft small bowls decorated with

Suite of four Moorcroft small bowls decorated with "Columbine Lily", "Anemone" signed, and two "Pomegranate" diameter 9 cm

A small Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase, the waisted vase decorated in…

Moorcroft 'Anemone' Vase - Blue Ground - Made in England

A small Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase, the waisted vase decorated in anemone pattern upon a blue ground, stamped 'Moorcroft' and 'Made in England' to the underside. Height 11.5 cm

Modern Moorcroft ovoid vase anemone pattern, 20 cm height, boxed

Moorcroft Anemone Vase, 20cm Height, Boxed

Modern Moorcroft ovoid vase anemone pattern, 20 cm height, boxed

A modern Moorcroft 'Anemone' bowl, with initials and impressed…

Modern Moorcroft 'Anemone' Bowl with Box

A modern Moorcroft 'Anemone' bowl, with initials and impressed mark to base, with box, diameter 15.5 cm.

Walter Moorcroft Anemone table vase decorated on cobalt blue…

Moorcroft Anemone Cobalt Vase, 17cm

Walter Moorcroft Anemone table vase decorated on cobalt blue ground, marked to base, height 17 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 squat vase, with paper Royal warrant label.…

Moorcroft Anemone Squat Vase with Royal Warrant Label

Moorcroft anemone squat vase, with paper Royal warrant label. 'Potter to the late Queen Mary' in use from 1953-1978, by Walter Moorcroft. Height 7.5 cm

A Moorcroft Pansy vase and a small anemone pin dish, 1918-1929…

Moorcroft Pansy Vase and Anemone Pin Dish

A Moorcroft Pansy vase and a small anemone pin dish, 1918-1929 period, and 1996, latter as found, the baluster vase decorated in rich deep hues with tubelining and a deep, border of pansies and foliage upon an inky ground, impressed marks and facsimile…

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 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

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

Small Moorcroft Anemone Vase (9 cm)

Small Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase, 9 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 Pottery plate, anemone, designed by Walter Moorcroft,…

Walter Moorcroft Anemone Plate, 26cm

Moorcroft Pottery plate, anemone, designed by Walter Moorcroft, factory sticker and impressed mark to base, diameter 26 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 Pottery bowl, of shallow circular form, in Anenome…

Moorcroft Pottery Anemone Bowl

Moorcroft Pottery bowl, of shallow circular form, in Anenome pattern, raised on a tapered circular foot, in tones of blue, green and pink, impressed Moorcroft and made in England to base, height 5 cm and diameter 16.5 cm

Moorcroft 'Anenome' jar and cover, decorated with flowers in…

Moorcroft Anenome Jar and Cover

Moorcroft 'Anenome' jar and cover, decorated with flowers in red and purple tones on a green ground, impressed Moorcroft made in England to base with signed initials, height 15.5 cm

Walter Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase. Royal warrant paper label to…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase with Royal Warrant Label

Walter Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase. Royal warrant paper label to base. Height 15.5 cm

Walter Moorcroft fruit bowl anemone pattern circa 1950 20.5 cm

Moorcroft Anemone Fruit Bowl (1950)

Walter Moorcroft fruit bowl anemone pattern circa 1950 20.5 cm

Two Moorcroft

Two Moorcroft "Anemone" trinket boxes, height 4 cm, length 12 cm

Modern Moorcroft baluster table lamp in the anemone pattern 20…

Moorcroft Anemone Baluster Table Lamp - 20cm Height

Modern Moorcroft baluster table lamp in the anemone pattern 20 cm height

A Moorcroft high shouldered anemone vase, 1945-49 period with a…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase, 1945-49

A Moorcroft high shouldered anemone vase, 1945-49 period with a deep border of tubelined anemone flowers in maroon, white, and purple blue glazes, with green foliage upon a suffused and saturated Prussian green and mazarine blue ground, with impressed…

Two small Moorcroft vases, 'Anemone' and 'Hibiscus, circa 1940s,…

Moorcroft Anemone and Hibiscus Vases, 1940s

Two small Moorcroft vases, 'Anemone' and 'Hibiscus, circa 1940s, a squat baluster vase with anemone designs on a blue ground, impressed marks underside, and a small bottle vase with yellow and maroon hibiscus on a green to Prussian blue ground, paper…

A small Moorcroft anemone vase, circa 1950s, a bottle vase with…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase - 1950s

A small Moorcroft anemone vase, circa 1950s, a bottle vase with a pair of tubelined flowers in maroon, blue and white colours and surrounded by mid green foliage on an inky blue ground; with impressed marks of Moorcroft and Made in England, height 9.5 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

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

William Moorcroft 'Anemone' bowl decorated on green ground,…

Moorcroft 'Anemone' Bowl on Green Ground (10 words)

William Moorcroft 'Anemone' bowl decorated on green ground, marked to base, diameter 14.5 cm

Moorcroft anemone dish factory marks to base, with paper label,…

Moorcroft Anemone Dish with Factory Marks and Label

Moorcroft anemone dish factory marks to base, with paper label, 18.5 cm diameter

A Moorcroft anemone bowl, post 1950 period, the bowl centred…

Moorcroft Anemone Bowl with Maroon Flower Frieze

A Moorcroft anemone bowl, post 1950 period, the bowl centred with a maroon anemone flower, and decorated externally with, a continuous frieze of tubelined flowers in washed maroon and blue purple, glazes, including a bud and profile flower image, upon a…

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…

Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase signed to base, height 16.5 cm.

Signed Moorcroft Anemone Vase, 16.5 cm Height

Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase signed to base, height 16.5 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 vase. On blue ground. Height 14 cm

Blue Moorcroft Anemone Vase - 14cm

Moorcroft anemone vase. On blue ground. Height 14 cm

Moorcroft Anemone pattern vase with dark blue ground, 13.5 cm…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase: Dark Blue Ground, 13.5 cm High

Moorcroft Anemone pattern vase with dark blue ground, 13.5 cm high

Moorcroft boxed circa 2002 plate Anemone Tribute pattern signed…

Emma Bossons Anemone Tribute Moorcroft Plate (2002)

Moorcroft boxed circa 2002 plate Anemone Tribute pattern signed Emma Bossons 26 cm diameter

Modern Moorcroft anemone Tribute pattern vase, squat circular…

Moorcroft Anemone Tribute Vase, 2003 Base, Original Box

Modern Moorcroft anemone Tribute pattern vase, squat circular shape, tube lined decoration, base dated 2003, 11 cm high with original box

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

Anemone pattern Moorcroft pottery vase, height 15 cm

Anemone pattern Moorcroft pottery vase, height 15 cm

Moorcroft 'Anemone' floral vase

Anemone Floral Vase by Moorcroft

Moorcroft 'Anemone' floral vase

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.

Walter Moorcroft 'blue Anenome' vase marked to base, height 14…

Moorcroft Blue Anenome Vase, 14cm

Walter Moorcroft 'blue Anenome' vase marked to base, height 14 cm

Walter Moorcroft 'Anemone' lidded ginger jar, signed and…

Signed Moorcroft 'Anemone' Lidded Ginger Jar - 15cm Height

Walter Moorcroft 'Anemone' lidded ginger jar, signed and factory stamp to base, height 15 cm

Moorcroft Anemone vase with impressed stamp and printed Royal…

Moorcroft Anemone Vase with Royal Warrant Label

Moorcroft Anemone vase with impressed stamp and printed Royal Warrant label to base, height 12.5 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 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 Anenome pattern vase, c.1928-1949, of squat form,…

Moorcroft Anenome Pattern Vase, Floral Frieze, 8cm Height

Moorcroft Anenome pattern vase, c.1928-1949, of squat form, decorated with floral frieze, in tones of pink, blue and green on a pale green ground, marks to base, potter to Hm Queen, height 8 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 vase 10.3 cm high

Moorcroft Anemone Vase - 10.3 cm

Moorcroft anemone vase 10.3 cm high

A modern Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase, with initials and impressed…

Modern Moorcroft Anemone Vase with Box, 18cm

A modern Moorcroft 'Anemone' vase, with initials and impressed mark to base, with box, height 18 cm.

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

William Moorcroft Anenome jug on a green back ground, height 11.…

Moorcroft Anemone Jug on Green Background

William Moorcroft Anenome jug on a green back ground, height 11.5 cm.

Moorcroft 'Anenome' lidded trinket box marked to base, diameter…

Moorcroft Anenome Lidded Trinket Box, 12.5 cm Diameter

Moorcroft 'Anenome' lidded trinket box marked to base, diameter 12.5 cm

Moorcroft 'Anemone' pattern vase, 13 cm high

Moorcroft Anemone Vase - 13cm

Moorcroft 'Anemone' pattern vase, 13 cm high

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

Moorcroft pottery 'Anemone' decorated vase original label

Original Moorcroft Anemone Vase with Label

Moorcroft pottery 'Anemone' decorated vase original label

Moorcroft 'Anemone' floral vase

Moorcroft Anemone Vase

Moorcroft 'Anemone' floral vase

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

Moorcroft 'Anemone' pattern vase, 10 cm high approx

Moorcroft Anemone Vase, 10cm

Moorcroft 'Anemone' pattern vase, 10 cm high approx

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

Moorcroft Anenome Candlesticks, 9cm High

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

Moorcroft anemone lamp base 39 cm high approx.

Moorcroft Anemone Lamp Base - 39 cm Height

Moorcroft anemone lamp base 39 cm high approx.

Walter Moorcroft 'Anemone' posy vase original paper label to…

Walter Moorcroft Anemone Posy Vase with Label, 13cm

Walter Moorcroft 'Anemone' posy vase original paper label to base, height 13 cm

Walter Moorcroft 'Anemone' lidded bowl marked to base with…

Walter Moorcroft Anemone Lidded Bowl - 12.5cm Diameter

Walter Moorcroft 'Anemone' lidded bowl marked to base with original paper label, diameter 12.5 cm