Delicate attractive rare Moorcroft "CYGNETS" M1/3 vase (2nd) by VICKY LOVATT

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Seller: escort15 ✉️ (1,451) 100%, Location: Holyhead, GB, Ships to: GB & many other countries, Item: 302495560410 Delicate attractive rare Moorcroft "CYGNETS" M1/3 vase (2nd) by VICKY LOVATT .

Welcome to this Moorcroft auction where on offer this time is a beautiful, delicate but atmospheric vase in the “CYGNETS” or “THE SIBLINGS” (as I have seen it referred to) design by VICKY LOVATT. This design is an infrequent visitor at auction. Vicky joined Moorcroft in 1999 and after repeated design success was elected into the coveted Moorcroft Design Studio in September 2011. This visually inviting design is presented here on the M1/3 shape which is ideal given the nature and size of the subject matter. It was produced as a NUMBERED edition in 2012 this one being number 206. Please note right from the outset this is marked as a RED DOT item (which sometimes do not have a number but this one does).

 

This gratifying scene depicts a pair of cygnets paddling amongst reeds and other water plants. This scene is repeated three times around the vase. In many ways it is a smaller version of her “Mother and Daughter” design. Vicky produced this numbered edition to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Moorcroft Collectors Club. It has this back stamp on the base. It is a most appealing vase with much to admire on what is a relatively small vase. The design stands out a treat when on display and is a very tactile piece as well.

 

This is a RED DOT piece but having said that I would say it is in SUPER condition. There are NO chips, NO cracks and NO evidence of restoration at all. There is NO crazing at all. I have examined this piece extensively and I am struggling to ascertain why it should be marked as a second. All I can see are two tiny broken glaze bubbles at the base of the vase where the pedestaled element joins the main body of the vase. This vase must be examined at close quarters to see these but when on display they are virtually impossible to see. In all other respects this vase appears to be in extremely good order. My classification of near mint is very stringent indeed and I mention for complete transparency and honesty. To be frank, this vase is UNMARKED and looks superb on display.

 

This M1/3 piece stands 3.7 inches tall (9.5 cm) and is 3.6 inches (9 cm) at its widest section.

 

The lovely squat shape presents the scene brilliantly. I hope my description, photos and complimentary feedback will enable you to bid with absolute confidence in the quality of this item and the honesty/accuracy of my description. The first six photos were taken outside the rest indoors (6and 7 with flash). The outside photos marginally depict the colour palette most accurately especially photo 3.    

 

On the base there are several very clear impressed marks. These include a “windmill” (c2012), a “Moorcroft – Made in Stoke on Trent, England” back stamp. Two sets of initials are present. The tube liner was Lorraine Sherwin (LS) while the painter was LE but I am uncertain about the name. The number 206 (this was a numbered edition range) is visible. Finally, Vicky Lovatt has SIGNED this piece and 25th Anniversary MCC MONOGRAM is also present.

 

I have placed this on a three-day auction; there is no reserve with a low start price. There is, as ever, no buy it now price. It will be posted out very securely just as soon as possible after payment has been made and will be sent FIRST CLASS signed for delivery.

 

Many thanks for looking.

 

 

  • Condition: Super quality and although marked as a second it is not easy to ascertain why that should be, see description.
  • Material: Tube lined ceramics
  • Manufacturer/ Type: Moorcroft
  • Use: Decorative
  • Date: 1980-Now
  • Boxed/ Unboxed: Unboxed
  • Product Type: Vases

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