A Striking Moorcroft Tray in the Sonoma Pattern
Designed by Rachel Bishop in 2003, this hand-painted art pottery tray in the Sonoma pattern is a refined example of Moorcroft's signature craft. Shape 965, it features richly layered grapevines painted over tube-lined slip on a deep blue ground, with a palette of blue, purple, green, and brown that gives the piece its distinctive, jewel-like depth.
About Moorcroft Pottery
Founded in 1897, Moorcroft is one of Britain's most revered art potteries, known for its hand-thrown forms and hand-painted tube-lined designs. Each piece is a signed, numbered work of art. Learn more about their making process →
Condition & Details
Condition: Excellent, first-quality condition — no chips, cracks, or repairs. Maker's marks on the base. Purchased in person at the Moorcroft Pottery shop in Stoke-on-Trent, England, and offered from our personal collection in its original box.
Dimensions: 3½ × 8 × ½ inches
Artisan: Rachel Bishop
Maker: Moorcroft Pottery
Origin: Stoke-on-Trent, England
Era: 2003