When you wait 35 years for ..............

[Bron357]

Not jewellery related but still a treasure.
Over 35 years ago I saw in an antique store a piece of Art Nouveau English porcelain by William Moorcroft and it stole my heart.
Back then as a penniless student I could only ogle through the glass of the cabinet, priced in the thousands it was.
Sigh.
The decades pass and I buy lots of porcelain pieces at auction but a piece of Moonlit Blue is rare to come across, in fact, in 35 years of regular auction attendance, not a piece of Moonlit Blue has been there for me.
Until today.
A large bowl AND a sugar bowl up for auction.
OMG, I felt quite sick waiting for lot number 72. I know 2 years ago a vase went for $7,200 in Melbourne, there’s a few small pieces on eBay, $5,000 plus. Hubby says $4,000 max. As if I’m thinking. As if.
Well....
My patience was rewarded, I acquired my first (and second) piece of Moorcroft 1925 Moonlit Blue and I’m over the moon (ha ha).
So worth the wait.

 

[Snowdrop13]

Gorgeous piece! You have been very patient in your quest. I love Moorcroft too (and Clarice Cliff) and have a small collection in the Pomegranate design.

I don’t know if you plan on expanding your collection, or how easy overseas delivery is, but this guy is a great seller who often has interesting things,

http://andrew-muir.com/ceramics-for-sale/moorcroft

 

[Lorelei]

How wonderful and it's so true, that which is meant for you won't pass you by, it's a stunning piece!

 

[foxinsox]

How beautiful. Congratulations on your find, it’s really gorgeous.

 

[Bron357]

Gorgeous piece! You have been very patient in your quest. I love Moorcroft too (and Clarice Cliff) and have a small collection in the Pomegranate design.

I don’t know if you plan on expanding your collection, or how easy overseas delivery is, but this guy is a great seller who often has interesting things,

http://andrew-muir.com/ceramics-for-sale/moorcroft

Ah yes.
He specialises in Clarice Cliff. I have a modest collection of CC myself, but my first love is actually Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre.
Eye watering prices, I have 7 pieces and that constitutes a good collection!
I am now hesitant to purchase Internationally after an irreplaceable piece of porcelain was “inspected by Customs”, unwrapped and just stuffed back in the box to arrive in multiple pieces.
Gutted isn’t a strong enough word.
Yes insured, but it didn’t ease the pain as it’s not as if I could find another to buy.

 

[MissGotRocks]

Beautiful - how exciting to acquire something you've longed to have for so long! It is really pretty and the color is just stunning!

 

[Snowdrop13]

Ah yes.
He specialises in Clarice Cliff. I have a modest collection of CC myself, but my first love is actually Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre.
Eye watering prices, I have 7 pieces and that constitutes a good collection!
I am now hesitant to purchase Internationally after an irreplaceable piece of porcelain was “inspected by Customs”, unwrapped and just stuffed back in the box to arrive in multiple pieces.
Gutted isn’t a strong enough word.
Yes insured, but it didn’t ease the pain as it’s not as if I could find another to buy.

I had never heard of the Wedgwood before- wow, those pieces are beautiful! Sorry to hear about your delivery experience, I can see why you wouldn’t want to repeat it!

 

[missy]

Beautiful and I love the colors. Congratulations on finding and acquiring this treasure.

 

[Bluegemz]

OMG, GORGEOUS! A treasure indeed! What elegant refined colors, shape and design!

 

[tyty333]

Congratulations Bron...stories like this make me happy! I'm so glad you were able to acquire pieces that you have loved for so many years!

Beautiful!

 

[stracci2000]

Yay! Great story, awesome piece.
More photos, please!

 

[daneshpastry]

wow - what a beauty, congrats!

 

[lyra]

Gorgeous. I love Moorcraft and have 4 or 5 small insignificant pieces.

 

[partgypsy]

Congratulations! I'm glad it finally happened for you!

 

[elizabethess]

Congratulations! How exciting

 

[JPie]

How lovely! Congrats on your find.

 

[smitcompton]

Hi,

Your piece is beautiful. I was thinking today how I could share my joy at buying something I never thought I would have, and you have just posed the right topic. I just purchased handmade crystal Waterford beverage glasses. I am expecting balloon wine glasses today as well. I inspected them this morning and gazed at my new treasure. Yes, the price was right, and I'm as happy as a song bird.

Hope you find more. It really is beautiful. I can't take pictures so I hope you can use your imagination.

Annette

 

[diamondseeker2006]

That is gorgeous, as are all the Moorcroft pieces! The Wedgwood is out of this world, too! You have beautiful taste!

 

[Bron357]

Hi,

Your piece is beautiful. I was thinking today how I could share my joy at buying something I never thought I would have, and you have just posed the right topic. I just purchased handmade crystal Waterford beverage glasses. I am expecting balloon wine glasses today as well. I inspected them this morning and gazed at my new treasure. Yes, the price was right, and I'm as happy as a song bird.

Hope you find more. It really is beautiful. I can't take pictures so I hope you can use your imagination.

Annette

It’s just a joy isn’t it when you come across your “object of desire” AND you can afford to take it home and love it forever.

 

[Tekate]

What a beautiful piece.. congratulations and I know that feeling of finally getting something you have always wanted. Very happy for you!

 

[stracci2000]

@Bron357 ,
I thought this might be of interest to you!
Moonlit Blue ...Appraisal on Antiques Roadshow
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/se...co-moorcroft-candlesticks-ca-1930--201702A04/

 

[LLJsmom]

Congratulations! That was meant to be yours.