William Moorcroft Large pottery pitcher C1903

  
This is a stunning Moorcroft Florian Ware pitcher, created by William Moorcroft for James MacIntyre & Co. This pitcher is part of the Green and Gold Florian line.

The Florian Ware style is a blend of Art Nouveau and the Arts and Crafts Movement. It often incorporates floral motifs and nature-inspired designs with piped clay. Moorcroft's Florian Ware gained recognition in the early 20th century, winning a gold medal at the 1904 St.

Queen Mary was a collector of Moorcroft's work and granted him a royal warrant in 1928. Height 36cm, width across top 8.7cm, width across base 13.2cm.