Chinese snuff bottle with greenstone stopper | Iron Red Birds in Cherry Blossom Tree Pattern_Watteau William Moorcroft impressed factory mark

William Moorcroft impressed factory mark to base

Plate #8 | Rod Marsh

stopper or tap

Moorcroft Design “story”Sometimes a bird has a knack throughout centuries of evolution to capture our attention and embrace our goodwill

Cup depicts the Milk Maid scene [Lady with Yoke and buckets on ground]

Chinese snuff bottle with greenstone stopper | Iron Red Birds in Cherry Blossom Tree Pattern_Watteau William Moorcroft impressed factory markChinese snuff bottle with greenstone stopper A finely decorated scene depicting Iron Red Birds in Cherry Blossom Tree Stopper retains original stopper and spoon Approx 7cms (2 3 4") tall Approx 4cms (1 1 2") wide In excellent condition Previous owner [an avid collector] applied green felt to base to assist in display of item GUARANTEED free from damage and repair