Seconds The Woodland Road 49/13 Vase

The Forest tapestry made in 1887, is among the finest of the collaborative works produced by Morris & Company. The birds and animals were designed by Philip Webb, which William Morris incorporated into the background of swirling acanthus. In the foreground the floral details were added by designer James Henry Dearle. The tapestry was woven at Merton Abbey by three of Morris’s most experienced staff: William Knight, John Martin and William Sleath and was shown at the 1890 Arts and Crafts Exhibition. This famous tapestry inspired Nicola to create her own woodland Arts and Crafts masterpiece, in which she includes a hare, just as Webb did over 137 years ago, behind which is a hidden overgrown road. Webb’s black raven has been transformed into a cheerful brown feathered bird, while the flowers of choice for Nicola are white lilies and pink flushed tulips – all set against a classic dark blue background to show them off to perfection.

 

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

Was: £1,995.00
Ex Tax: £415.63

• Designer: Nicola Slaney
• Dimensions: H 33.00 x W 19.00 x D 19.00 cm
• Availability: In Stock