Moorcroft Pottery Auction

June 0914, 2018
Auction begins to close at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 238

Lot 238

Moorcroft Flambé Fish Vase, c.1920

Moorcroft Flambé Fish Vase, c.1920
Lot 238 Details
Moorcroft Flambé Fish Vase, c.1920

height 10.4 in — 26.5 cm
impressed marks, painted partial signature in green

Estimate $1,500-$2,000

Realised: $1,440
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Some cracking/crazing to glaze pooled inside of the body; otherwise substantially in good condition; the impressed marks are faint - MOORCROFT is legible - could be Burslem or England on the line underneath; only a very small part of the green painted signature is visible - the rest obscured by pooled running glaze

LOT 238
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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