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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Moorcroft hibiscus vase (Walter c.1953)

Walter Moorcroft Hibiscus Vase (c.1953)

Moorcroft hibiscus vase (Walter c.1953)

Moorcroft hibiscus bulbous vase (labelled)

Labelled Moorcroft Hibiscus Bulbous Vase

Moorcroft hibiscus bulbous vase (labelled)

Moorcroft hibiscus vase (Walter Royal Warrant)

Walter Moorcroft Hibiscus Vase

Moorcroft hibiscus vase (Walter Royal Warrant)

Moorcroft powder bowl, Hibiscus pattern, 18 cm diameter approx.

Moorcroft Hibiscus Powder Bowl - 18cm Diameter

Moorcroft powder bowl, Hibiscus pattern, 18 cm diameter approx.

Moorcroft Hibiscus vase. On green ground. Height 16 cm

Green Hibiscus Moorcroft Vase - 16cm Height

Moorcroft Hibiscus vase. On green ground. Height 16 cm

Moorcroft hibiscus vase, 15.5 cm high approx

Moorcroft Hibiscus Vase - 15.5cm

Moorcroft hibiscus vase, 15.5 cm high approx

A Moorcroft baluster pottery vase in the Hibiscus pattern on an…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Vase, Ivory Ground, 13.5cm

A Moorcroft baluster pottery vase in the Hibiscus pattern on an ivory ground. Impressed marks and original label. Height 13.5 cm

Walter Moorcroft, Ginger Jar, c. 1960, 'Hibiscus' pattern,…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Ginger Jar

Walter Moorcroft, Ginger Jar, c. 1960, 'Hibiscus' pattern, decorated with mauve and yellow hibiscus against a green ground, signed in blue 'W. M.', impressed 'Moorcroft, Made in England, height 15 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Smart

Walter Moorcroft, vase, c. 1960, 'Hibiscus' pattern, decorated…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Vase

Walter Moorcroft, vase, c. 1960, 'Hibiscus' pattern, decorated with mauve and yellow hibiscus against a green ground, signed in blue 'W. M.', impressed 'Moorcroft, Made in England', retains printed paper Royal Warrant label, height 25.5 cm. Provenance:…

Walter Moorcroft, Footed Bowl, c. 1960, 'Hibiscus' pattern,…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Footed Bowl

Walter Moorcroft, Footed Bowl, c. 1960, 'Hibiscus' pattern, decorated to the interior with a hibiscus on a dark blue ground, signed in blue 'W. M.', impressed 'Moorcroft, Made in England, height 7 cm diameter 15.7 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Smart

I) a Walter Moorcroft Pottery Hibiscus lidded jar, mid 20th…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Jar & Cornflower Vase

I) a Walter Moorcroft Pottery Hibiscus lidded jar, mid 20th century, impressed, painted marks and paper label to base. Height 11 cm, ii) a Moorcroft Pottery cornflower vase, c.1928-1949, impressed signature and marks to base, note: AF' professionally…

A Walter Moorcroft bowl, Hibiscus pattern. 14 cm diameter.

Walter Moorcroft Hibiscus Bowl - 14cm Diameter

A Walter Moorcroft bowl, Hibiscus pattern. 14 cm diameter.

A William Moorcroft hibiscus patterned flower trough, long…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Flower Trough

A William Moorcroft hibiscus patterned flower trough, long rectangular form, dominant red and yellow flowers with green leaves on blue ground. Length 20 cm height 6.3 cm

Moorcroft 'Hibiscus' plate on a blue ground, the base with…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Plate on Blue Ground

Moorcroft 'Hibiscus' plate on a blue ground, the base with painted initials & edition number '46/50' & impressed 'Moorcroft Made in England'. Condition good, minor scratches & age related Ware. Diameter 22 cm

Moorcroft Hibiscus comport 19 cm diameter approx.

Moorcroft Hibiscus Comport - 19cm Diameter

Moorcroft Hibiscus comport 19 cm diameter approx.

Large Moorcroft hibiscus vase impressed marks, signature and…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Vase, 21cm

Large Moorcroft hibiscus vase impressed marks, signature and paper stickers to base, 21 cm high approx

Large Moorcroft hibiscus vase impressed marks,signature and…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Vase, 21cm

Large Moorcroft hibiscus vase impressed marks,signature and paper stickers to base, 21 cm high approx

Moorcroft 'Hibiscus' charger painted initials to the base 'JW'…

Moorcroft 'Hibiscus' Charger with Initials, 35cm Diameter

Moorcroft 'Hibiscus' charger painted initials to the base 'JW' & impressed 'HD', '99'. Condition good, minor wear. Diameter 35 cm

Moorcroft Hibiscus display plate impressed mark and green…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Display Plate - Signed and Impressed Mark

Moorcroft Hibiscus display plate impressed mark and green signature to base, diameter 26 cm approx

Moorcroft hibiscus pattern bowl signed and paper label to base,…

Signed Moorcroft Hibiscus Pattern Bowl with Paper Label

Moorcroft hibiscus pattern bowl signed and paper label to base, 16 cm diameter, 7 cm high

Moorcroft Hibiscus vase in club form, with a paper label to the…

Moorcroft Hibiscus vase in club form, with a paper label to the base, dated 27.11.86. Height 14 cm

Moorcroft Hibiscus vase stamped 'Moorcroft Made in England…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Vase with Signature - 24 cm

Moorcroft Hibiscus vase stamped 'Moorcroft Made in England 1872-1972' with signature. Height 24 cm

William Moorcroft, 'Hibiscus' pattern vase, teal glaze with…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Vase and Small Vase Set

William Moorcroft, 'Hibiscus' pattern vase, teal glaze with finely painted hibiscus decoration, signed to base 'Moorcroft,' impressed to base 'Moorcroft, made in England,' retains paper decal label, together with a small Moorcroft vase, impressed marks to…

Pair of Moorcroft hibiscus jardinieres. Impressed & script mark,…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Jardinieres (Pair)

Pair of Moorcroft hibiscus jardinieres. Impressed & script mark, approx 13 cm high (2)

A Moorcroft hibiscus covered pot and dish, circa 1970s-80s from…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Pot & Dish Set

A Moorcroft hibiscus covered pot and dish, circa 1970s-80s from a 1950s design, an ovoid pot with continuous tubelined maroon and lemon hued hibiscus flowers to the body upon a bright mid and Prussian blue ground; the dish conforming; with impressed marks…

Moorcroft Hibiscus table cigarette lighter with original…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Table Lighter with Sticker Label

Moorcroft Hibiscus table cigarette lighter with original sticker label to the base. Height 11 cm

A Walter Moorcroft vase, decorated with hibiscus on a…

Hibiscus Moorcroft Vase

A Walter Moorcroft vase, decorated with hibiscus on a blue/green ground. Height 25 cm

William Moorcroft, lidded jar 'Hibiscus' pattern green glaze…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Jar Set

William Moorcroft, lidded jar 'Hibiscus' pattern green glaze with raised coral coloured flowers and leaves, retains paper decal label, together with matching dish and small vase, impressed factory marks to base, signed 'WM' (3). Height 19 cm. Diameter of…

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…

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

A Moorcroft Pottery Hibiscus bowl. Designed by Walter Moorcroft…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Bowl, William Signature, Pre-1945

A Moorcroft Pottery Hibiscus bowl. Designed by Walter Moorcroft but signed by William. This example pre 1945, and stamped with impressed factory marks. Diameter 25 cm

Moorcroft Hibiscus pattern vase, 8.7 cm high

Moorcroft Hibiscus Vase - 8.7cm

Moorcroft Hibiscus pattern vase, 8.7 cm high

Moorcroft Hibiscus pattern ash tray, 16 x 9 cm approx

Moorcroft Hibiscus Ash Tray - 16 x 9 cm

Moorcroft Hibiscus pattern ash tray, 16 x 9 cm approx

A Walter Moorcroft Hibiscus bowl c.1940's, decorated pottery…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Bowl, 1940s

A Walter Moorcroft Hibiscus bowl c.1940's, decorated pottery signed blue signature with impressed marks. Diameter 16 cm

A Walter Moorcroft Hibiscus vase c.1940's, decorated pottery…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Vase, 1940s

A Walter Moorcroft Hibiscus vase c.1940's, decorated pottery signed blue signature with impressed marks. Height 21.5 cm

A Moorcroft ovoid vase, Hibiscus pattern, the flowers in coral…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Ovoid Vase, 18 cm Height

A Moorcroft ovoid vase, Hibiscus pattern, the flowers in coral and yellow on a pale lemon ground, impressed marks and signed with initials, Height 18 cm

Walter Moorcroft 'Hibiscus' vase C.1953

1953 Moorcroft 'Hibiscus' Vase

Walter Moorcroft 'Hibiscus' vase C.1953

Moorcroft Hibiscus posy vase. Olive green ground. Height 9.5 cm

Olive Green Moorcroft Hibiscus Vase, 9.5 cm Height

Moorcroft Hibiscus posy vase. Olive green ground. Height 9.5 cm

Moorcroft Hibiscus bowl. Label attached. Diameter 11 cm height…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Bowl with Label, 11 cm Diameter

Moorcroft Hibiscus bowl. Label attached. Diameter 11 cm height 4 cm

Moorcroft Hibiscus plate. Cream ground. Original label attached.…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Plate with Label and Crack

Moorcroft Hibiscus plate. Cream ground. Original label attached. Fine crack to rim. Diameter 22 cm

Moorcroft Hibiscus vase pink and yellow flowers on a green…

Pink and Yellow Hibiscus Moorcroft Vase

Moorcroft Hibiscus vase pink and yellow flowers on a green background, signed to base and impressed Moorcroft made in England, height18 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

A Walter Moorcroft Hibiscus vase. Cylindrical neck, deep blue…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Vase - Deep Blue with Flowers

A Walter Moorcroft Hibiscus vase. Cylindrical neck, deep blue ground with hibiscus. 28 cm high.

Moorcroft blue Hibiscus dish, 4.5'

Moorcroft Blue Hibiscus Dish - 4.5"

Moorcroft blue Hibiscus dish, 4.5'

Moorcroft lidded ginger jar featuring hibiscus flower with…

Hibiscus Moorcroft Lidded Ginger Jar

Moorcroft lidded ginger jar featuring hibiscus flower with brown background, with impressed 'Moorcroft' stamp and 'Made in England' stamp. Height 16 cm

A pair Walter of Moorcroft lamps, each Hibiscus pattern, with…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Lamps with Coral Detailing

A pair Walter of Moorcroft lamps, each Hibiscus pattern, with moulded coral Hibiscus with green foliage on green ground and pleated fabric shade. Initialled impressed Moorcroft England lamp. 23 cm high

A Walter Moorcroft lamp, Hibiscus pattern, with moulded coral…

Moorcroft Hibiscus Lamp with Coral Flowers & Green Foliage

A Walter Moorcroft lamp, Hibiscus pattern, with moulded coral Hibiscus with green foliage on green ground with a pleated fabric shade. Initialled impressed Moorcroft England. 35 cm high