{"product_id":"moorcroft-limited-edition-coronation-vase-mcr-412","title":"Moorcroft Limited Edition Coronation Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoorcroft Limited Edition Coronation Vase MCR-412\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally founded as a studio in 1897 within a large ceramic company, James Macintyre \u0026amp; Co. Moorcroft pottery soon made its mark on the world. Today, Moorcroft leads the world of art pottery with its own distinctive design style.  We are proud to present this Moorcroft collection featuring stunning pottery designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coronation of King Charles III will take place at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday 6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e May.  The Abbey has been Britain’s coronation church since 1066 and King Charles III will be the 40\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e reigning monarch to be crowned there. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the historic and important role the Abbey has played in the nation’s coronation services for almost 1000 years; Kerry wanted to include a number of its key architectural elements within her design to celebrate the occasion.  The abbey has the highest Gothic vault in England and its arches surround the circumference of this round lidded box while the black and white triangular band, that runs around the base, pays homage to the chequerboard floor that runs past the choir stands to the high altar.  Finally, the magnificent Rose Window inspired one of the most intricate lids Moorcroft has ever created. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs for the shape itself, this harks back to the time of founder William Moorcroft, when it was last used to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III’s grandfather, King George VI on 12\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e May 1937.  Its revival at Moorcroft pays tribute to the past, while commemorating the new Carolean era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:  Shape 956\/6 . Limited Edition of 50. Designer: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKerry Goodwin\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll articles are lovingly and securely dispatched with our elegant packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43449768345757,"sku":"MCR-412","price":916.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0193\/3758\/products\/moorcroft-limited-edition-coronation-vase-mcr-412_65eed594-5d7d-475c-9758-bff33bc5ed89.jpg?v=1678712467","url":"https:\/\/whamond.com\/en-eu\/products\/moorcroft-limited-edition-coronation-vase-mcr-412","provider":"W Hamond - The Original Whitby Jet Store Est.1860","version":"1.0","type":"link"}