William Moorcroft Macintyre Aurelian Ware Pedestal Vase, C.1898

A decorative Aurelian Ware pedestal vase with cover and twin handles, model 143.9, designed by William Moorcroft for James MacIntyre & Co., Burslem, circa 1898.

Created for cabinet display, the vase features a shallow bowl on a tall stem with a domed cover and gilt finial. The decoration uses a cobalt-blue ground, heavy gilding, and rust-orange floral motifs, combining transfer printing with hand-applied enamels.

The base bears traces of an erased factory mark and the impressed shape number “143.9”.

A well-preserved and decorative example of MacIntyre’s late Victorian Aurelian Ware.

Measurements
Height: 23 cm
Width: 15.5 cm
Depth: 11 cm
Weight: 578 g

Condition
Excellent antique condition. Complete preservation of painted decoration, enamels, and gilding. No chips, cracks, or restorations. The cover is original and fully matching in form, colour, and finish.