William Moorcroft for James Macintyre & Co.
Seven-piece Dura Ware tea service with poppies


England, c. 1902-13
glazed and gilt earthenware, pewter, silver plate
syrup pitcher: 5.25 h x 6 w x 4.5 d in (13 x 15 x 11 cm)
salt cellar: 2.25 h x 1.75 dia in (6 x 4 cm)

Lot is comprised of a teapot, tea tile, syrup pitcher, creamer, sugar bowl, covered jar and a tiny lidded salt cellar with spoon. Ink-stamped red Macintyre logo to underside of each example. Ink-stamped registry number to underside of five examples. Painted number to underside of four examples.

Literature: Moorcroft: A Guide to Moorcroft Pottery 1897-1990, Atterbury, pg. 70 illustrates a period manufacturer's catalogue of these designs

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Light scuffs and signs of use throughout. Scattered losses to raised floral and gilt decoration. Crazing to covered jar and small salt cellar. A few tiny edge chips such as at spout of teapot. No repairs found.