Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 25th February 2014
Lot 233
A rare miniature Worcester blue and white teapot and cover c.1760-65
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000
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Description
A rare miniature Worcester blue and white teapot and cover c.1760-65, painted with the Prunus Root pattern, one side with the main pattern of prunus issuing from holey rockwork, the reverse with a single flowering spray, open crescent mark to the base, 10cm. (2)
Miniature Worcester wares painted with the Prunus Root pattern are believed to have been produced for the Dutch market.