A large William Moorcroft salt glazed 'Cornflower' two handled vase, English, circa 1918-1926

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, SYDNEY

the baluster body with a repeating painted and tube-lined design, in cornflower blue on a white ground, painted signature, partial printed paper label 'Moorcroft / HAND MADE POTTERY / REGISTERED' and impressed 'MADE IN ENGLAND'
31.5 cm high

Condition Report

Did not fluoresce under UV light, however there are some inconsistencies to the finish on the exterior and the interior of the rim which suggest that there may have been a repair completed in the past. There are also some variations to the finish in the white glaze in places to the upper section of the body, however this appears to be original. Areas of light crazing to the white ground. Handles good. Marks clear.

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CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists
	Guy Cairnduff Head Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff		Geoffrey Smith Chairman Australian & International Art Melbourne  |  Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith
	Ann Roberts Specialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts		Anthony Hurl Specialist Consultant Arts & Design Adelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur
	Brett Ballard Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Sydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard		Fiona Hayward Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward