Best Moorcroft A Jar of Nuthatches Moorcroft

Moorcroft Prestige A Jar of Nuthatches Vase

2022  Spring Catalogue 

Designer: Paul Hilditch

Shape: 120/16

Limited Edition of 25

Dimensions: H 42.5 x W 15 x D 15 cm

A lone nuthatch with short tail, and large head, points its beak into the air as he perches on the bulbous finial of a wrought iron gate. Behind him, a straight path and manicured hedge leads to the frontal façade of a sleepy red bricked house. Above, streaked silver birch twist and curl as if defying the clean architectural lines, and curiously mimic the black-capped and white breasted markings of the Nuthatch. Below, a little mouse can be seen scurrying into a thicket of ripe, plump blackberries.

In Paul’s inimitable style, the detail in this design is alluring. Journey away from the path leading directly to the entrance and towards the rear of the property, where an orangery lies in the distance, past an ornamental birdbath. A Jar of Nuthatches take centre stage as they peck into the blackberry thicket, balancing on the wrought iron rail heads. This time, Paul positions his birds to ensure that their nut-brown plumage is given prominence, echoing the hues within the bricks of the house itself.

Prestige designs are amongst the most sought after pieces to emerge from Moorcroft’s kilns, and have been ever since the first pieces were made over a century ago.  They are often pieces not only prestigious in size, but often with highly intricate, complex and captivating design subject matter.  Due to the very nature of their size, which can be up to almost 70cms in height, it can take many weeks for a single piece to be made from start to finish.