Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 15th September 2015
Lot 396
A very rare Worcester blue and white teapot and cover of small size c.1755-58
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £2000
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Description
A very rare Worcester blue and white teapot and cover of small size c.1755-58, the unusual geometric body formed from two flattened cone shapes, painted with the Mansfield pattern, the flat cover with a floral finial, simple scroll motifs to the top of the spout and the handle, workman's mark beneath the handle, a little nibbling to the spout, 14.5cm across. (2)
Cf. Bonhams, The Zorensky Collection of Worcester Porcelain Part I, 16th March 2004, lot 285 for an identical teapot with the same workman's mark.