William Moorcroft ‘Pomegranate’ Capstan Inkwell – Silver-Plated Mounts, c.1910–1930

A highly desirable early 20th-century Moorcroft pottery capstan inkwell designed by William Moorcroft, decorated in the iconic Pomegranate pattern. Featuring richly tubelined pomegranates, berries and foliage against Moorcroft’s characteristic deep blue ground, this elegant desk accessory is fitted with a silver-plated cap and rim, enhancing both its functionality and decorative appeal.

The underside bears impressed factory marks together with William Moorcroft’s signature, confirming authenticity and placing it among the highly collectible hand-finished works produced during the golden era of Moorcroft pottery. The Pomegranate design, introduced around 1910, became one of Moorcroft’s most celebrated and enduring patterns.  

Details:
• Maker: William Moorcroft (1872–1945)
• Pattern: Pomegranate
• Date: circa 1910–1930
• Material: Pottery with silver-plated cap and rim
• Marks: Impressed mark and signed to underside
• Diameter: 11.5 cm
• Condition: [ Very good condition ]

Examples of similar Pomegranate inkwells of this size and form are noted around 11.5 cm in diameter and remain sought-after by collectors of British art pottery and desk antiques.