William Moorcroft for Macintyre, Early Art Nouveau Florian Ware Tea Service, 1902
£1,200.00
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An authentic four-piece Florian Ware set designed by William Moorcroft for James Macintyre & Co., Burslem. The poppy pattern is created in tube-lining—raised slip outlines filled with hand-painted enamels in ochre, olive and midnight blue—with gilt rims. Each piece is fully marked: Macintyre Burslem England, registered design RD No 401753, painted pattern/decorator number M1754. Florian was produced only for a few years around 1900-1904 and is the foundation of Moorcroft's celebrated style later continued at his own pottery. Sold originally by leading taste-makers Liberty of London and Tiffany & Co., these wares helped define British Art Nouveau. Complete tea services are scarce; inclusion of the tall hot-water jug adds significant rarity and display presence. Short production window, exact 1902 registration, early Moorcroft authorship and the tactile relief of tube-lining combine to make this a museum-worthy Art Nouveau ensemble with strong investment-grade appeal.
Sizes and weights:
Teapot with cover 478 g, H 12 cm, W 19 cm, D 12.5 cm.
Hot-water jug 351 g, H 14.6 cm, W 13 cm, D 10 cm.
Sugar bowl 187 g, H 6 cm, Ø 9 cm.
Milk jug 131 g, H 7 cm, W 9 cm, D 7 cm.
Condition:
Teapot: minimal gilding rubs; light age-typical internal glaze crackle.
Hot-water jug: originally lidded; tiny hinge holes visible; otherwise superb.
Sugar bowl: excellent antique condition.
Milk jug: gentle warm toning and fine crazing; no chips or repairs.
Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.
William Moorcroft for Macintyre, Early Art Nouveau Florian Ware Tea Service, 1902
£1,200.00
Sizes and weights:
Teapot with cover 478 g, H 12 cm, W 19 cm, D 12.5 cm.
Hot-water jug 351 g, H 14.6 cm, W 13 cm, D 10 cm.
Sugar bowl 187 g, H 6 cm, Ø 9 cm.
Milk jug 131 g, H 7 cm, W 9 cm, D 7 cm.
Condition:
Teapot: minimal gilding rubs; light age-typical internal glaze crackle.
Hot-water jug: originally lidded; tiny hinge holes visible; otherwise superb.
Sugar bowl: excellent antique condition.
Milk jug: gentle warm toning and fine crazing; no chips or repairs.
Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.