It was quite a surprise to find a piece of Moorcroft pottery at the Car Boot sale on Easter Sunday.
A 7 inch tall Planter, Hibiscus pattern and cheap enough for me to buy, much, much less than any bits on ebay and less than my previous big car boot expenses of the 12 plates and the plant stand. I think it's from the 60's as the more recent pieces using the Hibiscus pattern are a different colour.
I now own one piece of Poole and one piece of Moorcroft - I learned all I know about pottery from watching the Bargain Hunt TV programme!
There's lots more about Moorcroft HERE . I don't like their modern stuff at all - too fussy and far too expensive.
And this is definitely NOT the start of another collection!
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Sue
That was a good find and at the right price by the sound of it. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteCrazy prices for similar on ebay and as for their new stuff - mad!
DeleteA nice Jardiniere. It's worth money. I would say nineteen sixties or seventies.
ReplyDeleteYes must be 60's or early 70's. I shall stick a label on the bottom telling the children not to chuck it out after I go!
DeleteA lovely find, may it bring you much joy.
ReplyDeleteIt does, as I've followed so many Moorcroft purchases on Bargain Hunt!
DeleteLovely colours. I could find a home for that if you go off it!
ReplyDeleteI shall enjoy it for several years I hope
DeleteA beautiful thing there - what a lucky find for you. xx
ReplyDeleteVery pleased to find some Moorcroft locally
DeleteWell done for spotting such a lovely piece. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI will
DeleteWhat a find! Well done you. Bargains are out there for those prepared to put in the legwork and you deserve them.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised to find it as there were loads of people at the car boot earlier than me
DeleteThat's also quite a collection of Persephone Books you have! I've only got 9 so far; 10, but I really didn't like Great Bardfield so I'm passing it on.
ReplyDeleteFewer than I once had as I knew there were a couple I would never read so passed them on.
DeleteI enjoyed Great Bardfield because I love Eric Ravilious paintings
what a good find - lovely piece. Followed the link and there is a wonderful Blue tit vase in their Spring Catalogue but as you say rather expensive! I can see your collection of Persephone Books :) I love these too! I currently only have two though, of the grey covers. My husband got me one at Christmas and another at Valentine's. Maybe one day I will have a lovely collection like yours <3
ReplyDeleteDo you get The Persephone Biannual magazine? News of their next books and interesting bits to read. It's taken me many years to find so many and I only have ones I know I'll enjoy and read again
Deletethanks Sue! I will sign up now :)
DeleteCongratulations! If I could find some Susie Cooper at a good price I'd be happy (would help if I actually looked, too!)
ReplyDelete. . . or do I mean Clarice Cliff? I think I do!
ReplyDeleteClarice Cliff Bizarre is the geometric designs and shapes - I like them too
DeleteThat was a good find. I couldn't help noticing though your run of Persephone books behind the pot and are more envious of them - they are my favourite books and I am sure you will say they are all Car Boot finds!
ReplyDeleteSome Persephone books have been given me, several found in charity shops over the last 15 years and some from a kind blog reader. I'm only collecting ones I've enjoyed and will read again - some don't appeal at all
DeleteWas that last sentence to convince us or yourself? lol. Lovely pot, I like the colours.
ReplyDeleteIt was for me! No More collections!
DeleteDid a car-booter overlook the fact that he had a piece of Moorcroft and more or less give it away? The early bird catches the worm I assume.
ReplyDeleteHe knew what it was and wouldn't have got more than what I paid for it at a boot sale although he probably could have sold it to an antique dealer for more.
DeleteI love Moorcroft and actually own 4 pieces including a lovely clock but, as you say, they are very expensive so I doubt that I'll ever have another piece. Unless I find one in a boot sale! lol... well done Sue!
ReplyDeleteI like their flower patterns with the shades of purples and reds but not the current stuff. You never know what will turn up!
DeleteSuch a pretty piece so glad you got it
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I'm so pleased to see it on my shelf every day
DeleteYour new planter is beautiful and a very lucky find. The peach hibiscus against the black background is very pretty. It makes me smile too!
ReplyDeleteThe background is dark green and looks very good
DeleteGood thing Moorcroft is outside your budget, or I suspect another, very small (!) collection might get started. This one's lovely. I do like good pottery.
ReplyDeleteSome of their products like the lamp bases are all hundred of pounds!
DeleteOh, that's lovely, Sue! I did not know about Moorcroft but I Googled it and it is really beautiful pottery. What a lucky find for you! Will you plant something in it or just keep it on the shelf looking pretty?
ReplyDeleteIt would need to be a houseplant in a small pot and I'm hopeless with houseplants so will just enjoy it empty
DeleteBeautiful find. I love getting pretty planters but I have to keep myself from getting carried away.
ReplyDeleteI have a nice Portmerion planter with a succulent in it - the only house plant that I've managed to keep alive
DeleteI think we have all learned a lot from the antiques programmes. Bargain hunts annoys me a bit - I often watch it over my lunch but they do buy daft things sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI've been watching it at lunchtime for as long as I can remember and yes they buy strange things that you just know will never make money!
DeleteBeautiful piece
ReplyDeleteThat’s a useful size, and I can imagine it not overwhelming the plant in flower. Sometimes the pot grabs all the attention. I look forward to seeing what you plant in it. A clever buy! Virginia
ReplyDeleteA beautiful little planter and it will bring you much joy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful pot.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
It's my love of Moorcroft (esp ginger jars) that made me choose my Potty name for these comments when I can use it! Lesley
ReplyDeleteA beautiful start to your new collection ......
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