Moorcroft at Cobridge: The Centenary Auction

Who? Bonhams

What? Lovers of pottery should look forwards to Bonhams’ Moorcroft auction which celebrates 100 years of pottery production at Cobridge works in Stoke-on-Trent. A number of rare patterns and shapes will be included in the auction, including a Flambe Waratah vase at £8,000-£12,000 , an early Florain Poppy vase at £1,500-2,000, a Claremont Silver overlay tea-set at £5,000-7,000, a Hazledene vase at £3,000-3,500 and a Moonlit Blue vase at £2,500-3,000.

When? 17th April

Where? 101 New Bond Street, London, London W1S 1SR

How? For more information visit bonhams.com

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