Lot 35 · 20th Century Decorative Arts
'Moonlit Blue' tobacco jar and cover, circa 1925
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- Estimate
- £300–£500 hammer ≈ $374–$623
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — 20th Century Decorative Arts, London, Knightsbridge · 7 June 2023
- Record ID
- TB-2026-462038
- Record
- first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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William Moorcroft, 'Moonlit Blue' tobacco jar and cover, circa 1925. Bonhams, 7 Jun 2023, lot 35. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-462038.
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William Moorcroft, 'Moonlit Blue' tobacco jar and cover, circa 1925. Bonhams, 7 Jun 2023, lot 35. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-462038.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three-piece coffee set, model no. 2266, circa 1880 | Dr Christopher Dresser: Made By James Dixon & Sons | £1,500–£2,000 | |
| Box and cover, dated 1904 | John Pearson | £300–£500 | |
| Two 'Tulip and Rose' hangings, early 20th Century | William Morris | £2,000–£3,000 | |
| 'Little Tree - Hammersmith' rug, circa 1900 | William Morris | £8,000–£12,000 | |
| Vase, 1903 | Martin Brothers | £2,000–£3,000 | |
| 'Renaissance' vase, 1893 | Martin Brothers | £4,000–£6,000 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Moorcroft | 'Hazledene' mug, circa 1905 | $1,198 | Bonhams, Apr 2024 | |
| William Moorcroft | Two 'Florian Ware' miniature vases, circa 1910 | Bonhams, Nov 2022 | ||
| William Moorcroft | Two 'Claremont' vases, circa 1905 | Bonhams, Dec 2021 | ||
| William Moorcroft | Large 'Fish' footed bowl, circa 1930 | Bonhams, Dec 2023 | ||
| William Moorcroft | England, glazed earthenware, stamped 'MOORCROFT / MADE IN EN | Bonhams, May 2025 | ||
| William Moorcroft | Flambé Vase, Circa 1930 | Lyon & Turnbull, Apr 2024 | ||
| William Moorcroft | ‘Moonlit Blue Landscape’ Pattern Vase, Circa 1920 | Lyon & Turnbull, Oct 2021 | ||
| William Moorcroft | Florian Ware vase, circa 1900 | Bonhams, Mar 2026 |
The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.