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.