Moorcroft Pottery
Fine and Rare three-piece Pomegranate tea service with overlay


England, 1917
glazed earthenware, sterling silver
5.875 h x 7 w x 6.125 d in (15 x 18 x 16 cm)
2.75 h x 5.75 w x 5 d in (7 x 15 x 13 cm)
2 h x 5.25 w x 3.75 d in (5 x 13 x 10 cm)

Service is comprised of a teapot, covered sugar bowl and a creamer, with each item featuring silver overlay by Shreve & Co. of San Francisco. Impressed manufacturer's mark to each example 'Sterling' and painted green signature. Painted green signature to underside of one example 'W. Moorcroft Shreve & Company San Francisco, 1917'.

Literature: Moorcroft - A Guide to Moorcroft Pottery 1897-1993, Atterbury, pg. 72 illustrates similar service

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Overall good condition with faint crazing.