A Private Collection of Moorcroft Pottery

Discover one of the most remarkable collections of Moorcroft pottery to hit the market in the past decade. With over 250 lots, curated over nearly forty years, the collection features prime-period signed pieces from the early Macintyre era and the William Moorcroft years. Highlights include over sixty items in the coveted 'Poppy' design and more than forty miniatures, alongside rare 'Claremont' vases and 'Fish' designs with Moorcroft’s signature flambé glazes.

 


 

 


 

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Klismos Chairs | Duality in Design

This summer, Sworders will offer an exceptional set of eight ‘Klismos’ Classical Greek No. 3 chairs, designed by Terence Harold Robsjohn-Gibbings and manufactured by Saridis of Athens. Presented in the 14 July Design auction in two lots of four, the chairs represent one of the 20th century’s most refined reinterpretations of the ancient world.

11 June 2026

Continental Drift | Parisian Elegance in Thurloe Square

Situated in the heart of South Kensington, 18 Thurloe Square forms part of one of London's most distinguished nineteenth-century garden residences, and we are delighted to offer items from this collection in our forthcoming Fine Interiors sale.

8 June 2026

Baronscourt | Selections from a Great Irish House

Sworders are extremely fortunate to present a selection of items from the distinguished collection of James Hamilton, 5th Duke of Abercorn.

5 June 2026

 


 

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