Seconds Saffron Gold 372/5 Vase

Saffron Walden is a market town in the Uttlesford district of Essex, not far from Maureen and Hugh’s current home. In the 16th and 17th centuries the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) was widely grown, thanks to the town's favourable soil and climate. The stigmas of the flower were used in medicines, as a condiment, in perfume, as an expensive yellow dye, and as an aphrodisiac. The industry gave Walden its present name. In 2003, Emma Bossons created the popular design Saffron Crocus. The whole of its proceeds flowed into nearby Thaxted Church funds, enabling repair and renovation work to continue. Over the years, Moorcroft has gelled with the community of Thaxted thanks to the efforts of the Edwards family. Today, Nicola Slaney picks up the saffron idea to symbolise this unique relationship. Saffron Gold is a simple but effective design. Purple petals intwine with golden stigmas. Hugh and Maureen have been worth their weight in gold in their community, much like the 70,000 saffron plants that are needed to make 1 pound of saffron!

What is a Moorcroft second? All our art pottery is closely inspected before it leaves the Moorcroft factory and the selection process is as rigorous as any in the world. As a result, not all pieces emerge unblemished in their quality assessment. The fault or faults may be in the finish of a piece, whether it be a tiny tubeline miss, an incorrectly painted petal, or a small glaze run. Seconds are not ‘red-dotted’, all of them are far too good for that, and each seconds piece has a charm and individuality of its own. Any fault is not structural and the piece can still be used for the purpose it was made. 

The 'Was' price shown is the Best Quality RRP of this design and shape.

A Gift Box is not supplied with this product

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Was: £295.00
Ex Tax: £159.79

• Designer: Nicola Slaney
• Dimensions: H 13.00 x W 8.00 x D 8.00 cm
• Availability: In Stock