To use a voucher, the unique code printed on each voucher slip must be entered into the 'Discount Code' box which is displayed once an item has been added to the shopping cart. Detailed instructions for use are printed on the reverse. Vouchers have a TWELVE MONTH validity period and should be used by the date printed on the voucher slip. We regret at the present time we are unable to accept gift vouchers at the Tetbury shop, however we hope to introduce this facility in the near future.
To use a voucher, the unique code printed on each voucher slip must be entered into the 'Discount Code' box which is displayed once an item has been added to the shopping cart. Detailed instructions for use are printed on the reverse. Vouchers have a TWELVE MONTH validity period and should be used by the date printed on the voucher slip. We regret at the present time we are unable to accept gift vouchers at the Tetbury shop, however we hope to introduce this facility in the near future.
To use a voucher, the unique code printed on each voucher slip must be entered into the 'Discount Code' box which is displayed once an item has been added to the shopping cart. Detailed instructions for use are printed on the reverse. Vouchers have a TWELVE MONTH validity period and should be used by the date printed on the voucher slip. We regret at the present time we are unable to accept gift vouchers at the Tetbury shop, however we hope to introduce this facility in the near future.
The base carries the printed early Troika St Ives backstamp and there is no painters monogram which is totally correct for the early pieces. In excellent condition, this egg cup appears unused and was probably a decorative piece rather than a piece of tableware.
To use a voucher, the unique code printed on each voucher slip must be entered into the 'Discount Code' box which is displayed once an item has been added to the shopping cart. Detailed instructions for use are printed on the reverse. Vouchers have a TWELVE MONTH validity period and should be used by the date printed on the voucher slip. We regret at the present time we are unable to accept gift vouchers at the Tetbury shop, however we hope to introduce this facility in the near future.
The vases are painted on a beautiful Cobalt Blue ground with six full Pansy flowers and two partial flowers in shades of plum-red, purple and yellow, surrounded by leaves and flower buds. Both v ases stand approximately 7 ¼ inches (18cm) tall with a maximum diameter of just under 4 inches (10cm) though one vase (vase 2) is very slightly shorter than the other. They are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or damage though 'vase 1' has a small firing flaw to the flat of the foot (the part...
The Eagle is in good condition though there is a minor chip to the glaze on the tail. I'm not sure if this is a firing flaw or damage as it seems to be glazed over. There is no contents and it's supplied empty as an ornamental piece only.
The vases are painted on a beautiful Cobalt Blue ground with six full Pansy flowers and two partial flowers in shades of plum-red, purple and yellow, surrounded by leaves and flower buds. Both v ases stand approximately 7 ¼ inches (18cm) tall with a maximum diameter of just under 4 inches (10cm) though one vase (vase 2) is very slightly shorter than the other. They are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or damage though 'vase 1' has a small firing flaw to the flat of the foot (the part...
Arguably one of the most detailed and colourful in the paperweight range, this model has a wonderful green with gold speckled head and yellow and gold on the beak. His breast feathers are picked out in gold and red, whilst his wings are blue, red and gold. The base has its gold stopper showing it as a 1st quality piece, the Royal Crown Derby backstamp and the date cypher LXII for 1999.
The Eagle is in good condition though there is a minor chip to the glaze on the tail. I'm not sure if this is a firing flaw or damage as it seems to be glazed over. There is no contents and it's supplied empty as an ornamental piece only.
A classic Marmalade Pot from the Troika Pottery in Newlyn, this piece was decorated by Simone Kilburn who joined Troika in the autumn of 1975 straight from school and worked under Avril Bennet for just 18 months, leaving in the spring of 1977. Her work is always of an excellent quality and is sought after and highly regarded by Troika collectors, due in some part to the short period she worked there and also the fact that Simone is now a highly respected and collected artist in her own right (see...
As is usual for these pots, all four sides are decorated, with two panels are highlighted in green with a small number of the elements picked out in a light blue gloss glaze. The opposite pair of panels are coloured in the plain deep blue ground, all panels show abstract geometric squares, circles and triangles. The shoulder of the pot is a very deep blue and the interior is in the usual white tin glaze.
The pot is in an overall mid brown colour and each face has a different design with two opposing faces coloured in ochre and light grey, the other two in relief only in the same colour as the ground. The shoulders of the pot are in a dark petrol blue and the inside is in titanium white tin glaze.
The pot is in an overall mid brown colour and each face has a different design with two opposing faces coloured in ochre and moss green, the other two in relief only in the same colour as the ground. The shoulders of the pot are in a dark petrol blue and the inside is in titanium white tin glaze.
One of the most collectable items is the Troika Marmalade Pot. This is an unusual example which has been decorated in a mottled grey/green with brown, cream and blue highlights by Jane Fitzgerald (later Parsons), who worked at the Troika Newlyn pottery between 1976 and 1983. Each face has a different design with two opposing faces fully coloured and the other two in relief only, in the same colour as the ground. The shoulders of the pot are in a dark petrol blue and the inside is in titanium white...
The pot is in brown earth tones and each face has a different design with two opposing faces coloured in brown and light grey, the other two in relief only in the same colour as the ground. The shoulders of the pot are in a dark petrol blue which unusually is in a completely matt glaze, and the inside is in titanium white tin glaze.
The base carries the usual Troika mark and the AB monogram in Alison Brigden's handwriting. In excellent overall condition, there are no chips, cracks or crazing though there is a tiny 'fettling chip' in the opening which was done when the hole for the opening was cut out when the vase was at the leather stage, and it is completely glazed over . An unusual vase that would grace any Troika collection, or as a single example of this fabulous art pottery.
One of the most collected and affordable pieces is the Troika Marmalade Pot. This is a really pretty example which unusually has no marks on the base. We have seen a few of these over the years and are led to believe that during the Newlyn era between 1970 and 1983, particularly towards the end of the period, when Troika employed a l number of trainee decorators from the Government YTS scheme, a number of these YTS employees didn't mark the bases; rumour has it that they were asked by the head decorator...
A sweet Marmalade Pot from the Troika Pottery in Newlyn and decorated by Simone Kilburn who joined Troika in the autumn of 1975 straight from school and worked under Avril Bennet for 18 months, leaving in the spring of 1977. Her work is always of an excellent quality and is sought after and highly regarded by Troika collectors, due in some part to the short period she worked there and also the fact that Simone is now a highly respected and collected artist in her own right (see www.simonekilburn...
A classic Marmalade Pot from the Troika Pottery in Newlyn, this piece was decorated by Simone Kilburn who joined Troika in the autumn of 1975 straight from school and worked under Avril Bennet for just 18 months, leaving in the spring of 1977. Her work is always of an excellent quality and is sought after and highly regarded by Troika collectors, due in some part to the short period she worked there and also the fact that Simone is now a highly respected and collected artist in her own right (see...
A stunning Troika T0701 Coffin Vase decorated by Louise Jinks who worked for the pottery between 1976 and 1981, and was the Senior Decorator from 1979. This piece is in the very collectable and sought after 'Piston' or 'Engine' design, so named because the main (front) side of the vase seems to show an engine piston/cylinder and flywheel/con-rod.
This extremely popular and sought after pattern is known as the 'Guiness Harp', as the front face very closely depicts the famous Harp logo found on the Guiness stout bottles and cans. It is a lovely demi-gloss dark blue colour with the deeply sculpted pattern highlights picked out in white, brown and ochre. The reverse uses the same colours but with a more random geometric pattern. The interior is in the usual high-gloss titanium white tin glaze
A cracking Troika T0701 Coffin Vase decorated by Louise Jinks who worked for the pottery between 1976 and 1981, and was the Senior Decorator from 1979. This piece is in the very collectable and sought after 'Piston' or 'Engine' design, so named because the front side of the vase appears to show an engine piston/cylinder and flywheel/con-rod.
Base carries the impressed Moorcroft factory mark, but as is common of this era there is no signature or initials. Vase stands 10cm (4 inches) tall and is in excellent unmarked condition showing no signs of crazing, no chips/cracks or restoration.
A classic and iconic Troika T0701 Coffin Vase decorated by Louise Jinks who worked for the pottery between 1976 and 1981, and was the Senior Decorator from 1979. This piece is in the more unusual 'twig and dice' pattern and is much less common than the celtic cross type of coffin vase. The reason these type of vases were called 'coffin vases' is due to the shape of the body which is somewhat similar to a coffin, with tapering sides.
One of the most collected and affordable pieces is the Troika Marmalade Pot. This is a really pretty example which unusually has no marks on the base. We have seen a few of these over the years and are led to believe that during the Newlyn era between 1970 and 1983, particularly towards the end of the period, when Troika employed a l number of trainee decorators from the Government YTS scheme, a number of these YTS employees didn't mark the bases; rumour has it that they were asked by the head decorator...
During the Newlyn era between 1970 and 1983, particularly towards the end of the period, Troika employed a large number of short term and part time decorators, many from the Government YTS scheme. There are a couple of unidentified decorators marks which crop up quite frequently, EW being one, and MM another, and whilst it is possible that these were YTS trainees, the quantity and quality of their work seem to indicate otherwise. Research into these currently unidentified marks continues, and no...
A lovely Troika T0701 Coffin Vase decorated by Jane Fitzgerald (later Parsons), who worked at the Troika Newlyn pottery between 1976 and 1983. This piece is in the more unusual 'twig and dice' pattern and is much less common than the celtic cross type of coffin vase. The reason these type of vases were called 'coffin vases' is due to the shape of the body which is somewhat similar to a coffin, with tapering sides.
Vase is in good undamaged condition but has one very small over-glazed firing split to the opening, which is often found on these early pieces and has been attributed to poor kiln management. These flaws are not considered damage as they happen during manufacture and are all part of the organic nature of Troika. These early wheels are quite rare as most wheel vases available are from the later Newlyn period. This would make a stunning early work addition to any Troika or Cornish pottery collection.
The pot is in an overall mid brown colour and each face has a different design with two opposing faces coloured in ochre and moss green, the other two in relief only in the same colour as the ground. The shoulders of the pot are in a dark petrol blue and the inside is in titanium white tin glaze.
As is usual for these pots, all four sides are decorated, with two panels are highlighted in green with a small number of the elements picked out in a light blue gloss glaze. The opposite pair of panels are coloured in the plain deep blue ground, all panels show abstract geometric squares, circles and triangles. The shoulder of the pot is a very deep blue and the interior is in the usual white tin glaze.
This vase is decorated in what has become to be known as the Crucifix or 'alien figure' pattern. The front or main side appears to show a humanoid figure with long arms outstretched. Above the head is a crescent with a circle and triangle, possibly depicting sun, moon and stars? The reverse has a deeply moulded semicircle and rectangle. Pattern highlights are picked out in light brown and grey with the base colour being in the popular 'Troika Blue'. The interior of the vase is as usuall in bright...
The pot is in a mid Troika Blue with the neck and shoulders in white as is the inside of the vase. Each face shows a different pattern in high relief, with two of the faces having the pattern picked out in complimentary colours, in this instance beige and light brown. The base is hand signed by Jane Fitzgerald, with the usual Troika mark and the JF monogram. It stands 14.5cm (5¾ inches) tall and 7cm (2¾ inches) square and is in perfect unmarked condition.
The pot is in a light brown with the neck and shoulders in white as is the inside of the vase. Each face shows a different pattern in high relief, with two of the faces having the pattern picked out in complimentary white and blue colours. The base is hand signed by Sue Lowe, with the usual Troika Cornwall marks and the SL monogram. It stands 14.5cm (5¾ inches) tall and 7cm (2¾ inches) square and is in perfect unmarked condition.
An early Troika T1005 Shouldered Sand- Textured Cylinder Vase , decorated by Benny Sirota who was one of the founders of the Troika pottery alongside Lesley Illsley and Jan Thompson having taken over the Powell and Wells Pottery at Wheal Dream, near Porthgwidden beach in St Ives in 1963. Benny's signature can be quite difficult to identify as his writing and marks varied considerably, but there are a number of known traits that are used to confirm identity.
This is one of a 'matched pair' of Troika Medium Wheel Lamp Bases decorated by Sally Bart who worked at the Newlyn pottery in the mid 1970's. This vase is decorated in bold earth colours on a mottled light brown ground which makes this a striking and useful piece. It has wonderful deep relief patterns in dark brown, blue and cream, in geometric patterns containing circles, squares and triangles.
An really beautifully and unusually painted Troika T2901 Urn Vase. This vase is approximately 10 inches (26cm) tall by 5 inches (13 cm) wide and decorated by Simone Kilburn who joined Troika in the autumn of 1975 straight from school and worked under Avril Bennet for just 18 months, leaving in the spring of 1977. Her work is always of an excellent quality and is sought after and highly regarded by Troika collectors, due in some part to the short period she worked there and also the fact that Simone...
This is one of a 'matched pair' of Troika Medium Wheel Lamp Bases decorated by Sally Bart who worked at the Newlyn pottery in the mid 1970's. This vase is decorated in bold earth colours on a mottled light brown ground which makes this a striking and useful piece. It has wonderful deep relief patterns in dark brown, blue and cream, in geometric patterns containing circles, squares and triangles.
This vase is decorated in what has become to be known as the Crucifix or 'alien figure' pattern. The front or main side appears to show a humanoid figure with long arms outstretched. Above the head is a crescent with a circle and triangle, possibly depicting sun, moon and stars? The reverse has a deeply moulded semicircle and rectangle. Pattern highlights are picked out in dark and light browns with a slight hint of blue glaze, the base colour being a biscuit beige colour.The interior of the vase...
An really beautifully and unusually painted Troika T2901 Urn Vase. This vase is approximately 10 inches (26cm) tall by 5 inches (13 cm) wide and decorated by Simone Kilburn who joined Troika in the autumn of 1975 straight from school and worked under Avril Bennet for just 18 months, leaving in the spring of 1977. Her work is always of an excellent quality and is sought after and highly regarded by Troika collectors, due in some part to the short period she worked there and also the fact that Simone...
Vase is in good undamaged condition but has one very small over-glazed firing split to the opening, which is often found on these early pieces and has been attributed to poor kiln management. These flaws are not considered damage as they happen during manufacture and are all part of the organic nature of Troika. These early wheels are quite rare as most wheel vases available are from the later Newlyn period. This would make a stunning early work addition to any Troika or Cornish pottery collection.
The pot is in a light brown with the neck and shoulders in white as is the inside of the vase. Each face shows a different pattern in high relief, with two of the faces having the pattern picked out in complimentary white and blue colours. The base is hand signed by Sue Lowe, with the usual Troika Cornwall marks and the SL monogram. It stands 14.5cm (5¾ inches) tall and 7cm (2¾ inches) square and is in perfect unmarked condition.
This is one of a 'matched pair' of Troika Medium Wheel Lamp Bases decorated by Sally Bart who worked at the Newlyn pottery in the mid 1970's. This vase is decorated in bold earth colours on a mottled light brown ground which makes this a striking and useful piece. It has wonderful deep relief patterns in dark brown, blue and cream, in geometric patterns containing circles, squares and triangles.
This is one of a 'matched pair' of Troika Medium Wheel Lamp Bases decorated by Sally Bart who worked at the Newlyn pottery in the mid 1970's. This vase is decorated in bold earth colours on a mottled light brown ground which makes this a striking and useful piece. It has wonderful deep relief patterns in dark brown, blue and cream, in geometric patterns containing circles, squares and triangles.
The pot is in an overall mid brown colour and each face has a different design with two opposing faces coloured in ochre and light grey, the other two in relief only in the same colour as the ground. The shoulders of the pot are in a dark petrol blue and the inside is in titanium white tin glaze.
This vase is decorated in what has become to be known as the Crucifix or 'alien figure' pattern. The front or main side appears to show a humanoid figure with long arms outstretched. Above the head is a crescent with a circle and triangle, possibly depicting sun, moon and stars? The reverse has a deeply moulded semicircle and rectangle. Pattern highlights are picked out in dark and light browns with a slight hint of blue glaze, the base colour being a biscuit beige colour.The interior of the vase...
This stunning vase is in an overall grey/green with what we believe to be a stylised depiction of the Cornish tourist industry in deep relief on the front face, and a hard geometric design of discs and triangles in very heavy relief on the obverse face, with the designs being highlighted in contrasting earth tones of dark and mid brown and beige, all under a semi-gloss overglaze. The interior is in the bright titanium white tinglaze. The base carries the hand-written Troika Cornwall mark and the...
This is one of a 'matched pair' of Troika Medium Wheel Lamp Bases decorated by Sally Bart who worked at the Newlyn pottery in the mid 1970's. This vase is decorated in bold earth colours on a mottled light brown ground which makes this a striking and useful piece. It has wonderful deep relief patterns in dark brown, blue and cream, in geometric patterns containing circles, squares and triangles.
This is one of a 'matched pair' of Troika Medium Wheel Lamp Bases decorated by Sally Bart who worked at the Newlyn pottery in the mid 1970's. This vase is decorated in bold earth colours on a mottled light brown ground which makes this a striking and useful piece. It has wonderful deep relief patterns in dark brown, blue and cream, in geometric patterns containing circles, squares and triangles.
This is one of a 'matched pair' of Troika Medium Wheel Lamp Bases decorated by Sally Bart who worked at the Newlyn pottery in the mid 1970's. This vase is decorated in bold earth colours on a mottled light brown ground which makes this a striking and useful piece. It has wonderful deep relief patterns in dark brown, blue and cream, in geometric patterns containing circles, squares and triangles.
The pot is in an overall mid brown colour and each face has a different design with two opposing faces coloured in ochre and light grey, the other two in relief only in the same colour as the ground. The shoulders of the pot are in a dark petrol blue and the inside is in titanium white tin glaze.
This cube is in an overall light moss-green/grey colour with each of the four sides bearing a different design in high relief, two faces having the deeply sculpted patterns picked out in blue and cream highlight colours. The interior of the cube is in the usual titanium white tin glaze and the base carries the hand-painted Troika mark and SL monogram. I n lovely, unmarked condition, this would make an ideal starter piece for a budding Troika collector.
An really beautifully and unusually painted Troika T2901 Urn Vase. This vase is approximately 10 inches (26cm) tall by 5 inches (13 cm) wide and decorated by Simone Kilburn who joined Troika in the autumn of 1975 straight from school and worked under Avril Bennet for just 18 months, leaving in the spring of 1977. Her work is always of an excellent quality and is sought after and highly regarded by Troika collectors, due in some part to the short period she worked there and also the fact that Simone...
A classic and iconic Troika T0701 Coffin Vase decorated by Louise Jinks who worked for the pottery between 1976 and 1981, and was the Senior Decorator from 1979. This piece is in the more unusual 'twig and dice' pattern and is much less common than the celtic cross type of coffin vase. The reason these type of vases were called 'coffin vases' is due to the shape of the body which is somewhat similar to a coffin, with tapering sides.
The vase is predominantly a bright 'Troika blue' with the front face of the wheel decorated with a stylised torso, arrows and a fork, with highlights picked out in dark brown and light blue. The verso is partly in deep relief showing a disc picked out in light blue gloss glaze, over a row of triangles in earth brown . The vase has a diameter of approximately 16.5cm (6½ inches) and 4.5cm (1 ¾ inches) deep.
A great vase in an instantly recognisable Troika design and colourway that would make an ideal starter piece for the budding Troika collector or as a wonderful single example of this highly respected pottery. The vase stands 6¾ inches tall and condition is excellent with no chips, cracks or restoration.
Each face has a different pattern and as is usual for these cubes, two faces are highlighted in additional colours and two are plain in the ground colour. Overall, the vase is a deep blue colour with the two decorated faces being picked out in eath hues. The interior of the pot is in the bright titanium white gloss tin glaze.
The vase stands 6¾ inches tall and condition is excellent with no chips, cracks or restoration and would make a great starter piece for a novice Troika collector, or as an instantly recognisable example of Troika pottery to add to an existing collection of Cornish ceramics.
This wheel vase depicts a tin mine, complete with engine house and chimney, beam engine pump, mine workings and spoil cart, painted in earth tones. The reverse side uses the same colours and whilst more stylised, appears to show a 'taj mahal' type building with a amrud-shape roof. The interior is in the usual high-gloss titanium white tin glaze
An early Troika T1005 Shouldered Sand- Textured Cylinder Vase , decorated by Benny Sirota who was one of the founders of the Troika pottery alongside Lesley Illsley and Jan Thompson having taken over the Powell and Wells Pottery at Wheal Dream, near Porthgwidden beach in St Ives in 1963. Benny's signature can be quite difficult to identify as his writing and marks varied considerably, but there are a number of known traits that are used to confirm identity.
This cube is in the recognisable beige/brown colour with each of the four sides bearing a different design, with two faces having the deeply sculpted patterns picked out in blue and light grey highlight colours. The interior of the cube is in the usual titanium white tin glaze and the base carries the hand-painted Troika mark and Holly's monogram.
This cube is in the recognisable beige/brown colour with each of the four sides bearing a different design, with two faces having the deeply sculpted patterns picked out in blue and light grey highlight colours. The interior of the cube is in the usual titanium white tin glaze and the base carries the hand-painted Troika mark and Holly's monogram.
A beautiful vase in lovely overall condition with no damage or restoration guaranteed, and in a seldom offered size. This vase would make a stunning addition to any Troika collection, big or small and would make an ideal present for the novice or experienced collector alike.
This vase is decorated in what has become to be known as the Crucifix or 'alien figure' pattern. The front or main side appears to show a humanoid figure with long arms outstretched. Above the head is a crescent with a circle and triangle, possibly depicting sun, moon and stars? The reverse has a deeply moulded semicircle and rectangle. Pattern highlights are picked out in dark and light browns with a slight hint of blue glaze, the base colour being a biscuit beige colour.The interior of the vase...
This is one of a 'matched pair' of Troika Medium Wheel Lamp Bases decorated by Sally Bart who worked at the Newlyn pottery in the mid 1970's. This vase is decorated in bold earth colours on a mottled light brown ground which makes this a striking and useful piece. It has wonderful deep relief patterns in dark brown, blue and cream, in geometric patterns containing circles, squares and triangles.
This vase depicts a flat fish, and a couple of other marine creatures which we haven't identified. Possibly one is an eel and the other a squid? These are highlighted in blue, in white panels, on a light brown ground The reverse uses the same colours but with a more random geometric pattern. The interior is in the usual high-gloss titanium white tin glaze
During the Newlyn era between 1970 and 1983, particularly towards the end of the period, Troika employed a large number of short term and part time decorators, many from the Government YTS scheme. There are a couple of unidentified decorators marks which crop up quite frequently, EW being one, and MM another, and whilst it is possible that these were YTS trainees, the quantity and quality of their work seem to indicate otherwise. Research into these currently unidentified marks continues, and no...
The pot is in brown earth tones and each face has a different design with two opposing faces coloured in brown and light grey, the other two in relief only in the same colour as the ground. The shoulders of the pot are in a dark petrol blue which unusually is in a completely matt glaze, and the inside is in titanium white tin glaze.
This extremely popular and sought after pattern is known as the 'Guiness Harp', as the front face very closely depicts the famous Harp logo found on the Guiness stout bottles and cans. It is a lovely demi-gloss dark blue colour with the deeply sculpted pattern highlights picked out in white, brown and ochre. The reverse uses the same colours but with a more random geometric pattern. The interior is in the usual high-gloss titanium white tin glaze
This vase has the EB stamp for Emma Bossons FRSA as the designer, the painters stylised monogram SA for Sharon Austin who started at Moorcroft in 1989, and the tubeliners mark SH for Sandra Hartshorne who was at Moorcroft from 1998. Additionally the manufacturing date mark of a 'Q' indicates that this vase was produced from 2006.
Charger is 25.5cm (10 ") in diameter and stands 3cm (1¼") and is in lovely condition with a few surface scratches to the clear over-glaze. Some very minor glaze crazing, most noticeable on the pale glaze under the foot, this crazing is quite common on vintage Moorcroft pieces and will not detract from the value or desirability. There is a firing flaw in the clear glaze where a bubble has popped which can be seen as a lighter area on one of the seaweed stems (see the last photo, and use the zoom to...
The bowl has an impressive three-tree landscape within the bowl, and stands raised slightly on a short foot. The base is marked with the usual impressed factory stamps of a small Moorcroft and 'Made in England' which was added from 1918 to comply with US import tariff regulations, and this mark ran in production until 1928 when it was replaced with the Royal Warrant mark. Moonlit Blue was one of Williams landscape variations and was introduced in 1922 so we can date this particular piece to a 7 year...
The main body and sides are in rough-ware bright 'Troika blue', the front in an interesting symetrical geometric pattern in deep relief in moss green, grey, brown and beige, the verso being in moss green, brown and beige circles and bars with highlight discs in a mottled gloss glaze. The interior is in the usual titanium white gloss tin glaze.
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This vase stands a massive 14 inches high and is 7½ inches wide by 4 inches (approx) deep. Decorated front and back in high relief with geometric motifs in tones of brown, ochre and cream on a textured moss green/grey ground. The interior of the vase is in the usual titanium white tin glaze with a dark rim. This is probably the best of all the Double Base designs with the colours complementing the pattern perfectly. Examine the photographs as our description can't do justice to this wonderful vase!
Because most of these were used in public houses, very few survive and are rarely found. Not easily seen in the photograph, the base carries the Moorcroft England factory mark lightly embossed but clearly visible 'in the flesh'.
This particular vase is in an overall moss green colour with graduated bands in broewn, petrol blue and black with discs in a light beige with blue flecks. As is usual, the interior of the vase is in the bright white titanium glaze. Cylinder vases are becoming much more collected now and were very under-rated in the past.
Because most of these were used in public houses, very few survive and are rarely found. Not easily seen in the photograph, the base carries the Moorcroft England factory mark lightly embossed but clearly visible 'in the flesh'.
A stunning retro Whitefriars pattern 9731 'Pineapple' or 'Pinecone' vase designed by Geoffrey Baxter from the 1969 catalogue and in the rare Pewter (smoke grey) colourway. This vase is in top condition with no chips, cracks or scratches to the body. The base of the vase has a few wear/use marks as you should see on a piece of this vintage, and has the highly polished and ground Pontil mark where the punty rod was attached to handle the vase whilst the rim was flame polished, and then snapped off...
So how can you avoid buying a fake? Well, we'd always recommend viewing the item in person, handling it and giving it close scrutiny. Buying from a Specialist Dealer at a shop, fair (warning here though) or through a specialists website such as ours is the best move, and whilst you may not get the same 'rush' or satisfaction as picking up a 'bargain' by bidding on ebay, paying a little extra (though not always!) and having the protection afforded by law through the Distance Selling Regulations when...
Vase is a first quality piece and has no 'red dot' or silverline seconds mark. It stands 4 inches (~10cm) tall and is in excellent condition showing no chips or cracks, though it does exhibit a small amount of surface glaze crazing so often seen on pieces of this age and colour which in no way detracts from the beauty of this vase.
This stunning vase is in an overall deep blue with strong geometric design in deep relief on the front face, and a somewhat more abstract design of discs and lines on the obverse face, with the designs being highlighted in contrasting earth tones of ochre, moss green and light grey, all in a semi-gloss overglaze. The interior is in the bright titanium white tinglaze. The base carries the hand-written Troika Cornwall mark and the monogram AB for Alison Brigden.
This lovely vase is decorated on an oatmeal colour ground with strong geometric design in deep relief on the front face, and a somewhat more abstract design of discs and lines on the obverse face, with the designs being highlighted in blue, dark brown and light grey matt glaze. The interior is in the bright titanium white tinglaze. The base carries the hand-written Troika Cornwall mark and the 'backward double C' monogram for Tina Doubleday.
Anita was well known for her work with Moorcroft's Cobridge Stoneware and as Head of Design at Poole Pottery. She formed the Anita Harris Studio with Larry Ewin and has developed her wonderful range of art pottery. Sam Johnson joined Anita 4 years ago and is another ex-Moorcroft designer of 7 years.
The combined weight of both Napkin Rings is 1½oz and they are in absolutely beautiful condition. They are engraved, one with a B, the other an R though it would be quite feasible to have a silversmith fill and polish the engraving out.
The base of the vase has the Moorcroft Burslem England backstamp dating it to 1916 and William Moorcroft's full signature written by him in fine green glaze, along with the impressed shape number. T he vase is approximately 9 inches (23cm) high by 6 inches (15cm) maximum diameter across the rim, and is i n beautiful condition with no chips, cracks or restoration and a very light overall crazing to the clear overglaze which is expected with a vase from this era. One point to note is that there is...
Piggy is in excellent condition and stands 11cm tall and is 16cm from snout to tail. A lovely item from an up and coming pottery and sure to be a future investment, particularly as it has been hand signed by Anita.
This vase is an unusual mixture of designs from the early smooth-ware styles featuring a centre circle, and the early rough-ware lightly inscribed pieces. The vase is an orange/brown colour with a light brown and almost lilac colour centre circle on each face. A row of 'dots', lines and triangles are impressed around the top edge of each face, and an abstract design graces each face within the circle.
The flambé process was an incredibly difficult technique producing many more failures than perfect pieces, and real gold was used to create the briliant rich red colours. Leaf and Berry (or Autumn Leaves) was primarily created as a vehicle for the Flambé technique and the subtle variation in this vase demonstrates it to perfection. Moorcroft became a master of the process and relished the 'chance' element that made each and every piece unique. He took control of the glazing and firing of the pieces...
Painted in striking colours, the saucer has three bands of the complimentary Melon colourway of green, pink and blue on a cream honeyglaze ground. The cup has the stylised pastel pink melon fruit with other fruits of the design circling the whole cup. Both the cup and saucer and extremely well and evenly painted.
The second of our absolutely stunning monumental Plum Wisteria Vase from the hand of William Moorcroft. This vase dates from circa 1920 and carries a full hand-painted signature by William in blue and the standard small impressed Moorcroft mark indicating these were made prior to 1928 when the Royal Warrant mark was introduced.
Because most of these were used in public houses, very few survive and are rarely found. Not easily seen in the photograph, the base carries the Moorcroft England factory mark lightly embossed but clearly visible 'in the flesh'.
The pot is about 3½ inches tall (to the finial) and has the early 'Crocus Hand painted Bizarre by Clarice Cliff Newport Potteries' backstamp. The pot is in fantastic condition with no damage or rubbing to the paintwork on the main body. The moulded lid with the stalk, orange blossom and leaves in excellent undamaged condition. Not to be confused with the 'Apple' shape preserve pot, the rarer 'Orange' has a slightly dimpled surface to the pot (just like an orange has), and the lid has orange blossom...
An impressive and well decorated 5½ inch 'shouldered' Pomegranate Vase with Silver Plated rim by William Moorcroft circa 1920. The base carries the Cobridge impressed factory marks, the shape number 22 and is also initialled in blue by William. As there is no Royal Warrant mark and impressed facsimile signature, this dates the piece to before 1928 when the warrant from Queen Mary was introduced. The silver rim is by William Hutton and Sons of Birmingham who were supplied with wares specifically designed...
For UK orders only , if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return it within seven (7) days of receipt in the condition as dispatched and we will refund the product price (excluding any Postage and Packing charges) or exchange for another product of equal price. Should you wish to exchange for a more expensive item, you must pay the difference between the price paid for the returned item and the listed price of the replacement item. If you wish to exchange for a cheaper item...
This Stellaria bowl absolutely demonstrates the essence of his inspiration and looks like a massive natural ice formation. Standing some 7 inches tall and approximately 11 inches maximum diameter it would make an impressive centrepiece. The base of the bowl is engraved with Tapio's signature mark showing this is a genuine piece. The original Iittala label is still present on the inside of the bowl.
The vase is a beautiful Cobalt Blue ground with 15 pairs of Wisteria Plums in shades of yellow, plum-red and purples, surrounded by leaves and flower buds. Vase stands an impressive 12½ inches (32cm) tall with a maximum diameter of 6 inches (15.5cm). This vase is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or damage although it does have a number of age/use related light surface scratches and the usual glaze crazing which is perfectly normal for vintage Moorcroft items. There is also a small area...
This lovely vase is decorated on an oatmeal colour ground with strong geometric design in deep relief on the front face, and a somewhat more abstract design of discs and lines on the obverse face, with the designs being highlighted in blue, dark brown and light grey matt glaze. The interior is in the bright titanium white tinglaze. The base carries the hand-written Troika Cornwall mark and the 'backward double C' monogram for Tina Doubleday.
A stunning and unusual shape early Burslem Pomegranate Panelled vase by William Moorcroft , circa 1916 showing two decorated quatrafoil panels of beautifully and intricately painted Pomegranate fruits, grapes and leaves over the classic olive green ground. The front panel shows three Pomegranates, two of which are open showing their seeds. The obverse also has three Pomegranates, but these are closed.
A very pretty Parasol Dance pattern vase in the 03/4 shape, designed by Kerri Goodwin in 2005 and issued for just the 2009 catalogue in this dainty and fitting shape. This vase has a lovely design of mushrooms or toadstools on a dark cobalt blue ground.
