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Moorcroft Pomegranate is an English art pottery pattern designed by William Moorcroft for W. Moorcroft Ltd. of Burslem, Staffordshire, introduced around 1910, featuring richly colored pomegranate fruit and foliage rendered in Moorcroft's signature tube-lined slip decoration technique.
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When was the Moorcroft Pomegranate pattern introduced?
The Moorcroft Pomegranate is an English art pottery pattern designed by William Moorcroft, introduced around 1910. It was produced by W. Moorcroft Ltd. at their factory in Burslem, Staffordshire, during the height of the Art Nouveau movement.
What is the signature decorative technique used on Moorcroft Pomegranate?
The pattern features richly colored pomegranate fruit and foliage rendered in Moorcroft's signature tube-lined slip decoration technique. This highly skilled process involves hand-squeezing a trail of liquid clay onto the pottery to outline the motifs before the colored glazes are applied.
Who was William Moorcroft?
William Moorcroft was a pioneering English ceramicist who originally designed for James Macintyre & Co. before founding his own studio, W. Moorcroft Ltd., in 1913. His distinct art pottery designs, including the Pomegranate line, gained international acclaim and earned him royal warrants.
How can you identify an authentic piece of vintage Moorcroft pottery?
Authentic Moorcroft pieces, including those with the Pomegranate pattern, are typically signed on the base with William Moorcroft's painted or impressed signature. Most pieces also feature a distinct backstamp, and post-1928 pieces bear the 'Made in England' mark alongside the signature.
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