Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 28th February 2017

Lot 17

A large black basalt commemorative teapot and cover 1st half 19th century

Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £150

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Description

A large black basalt commemorative teapot and cover 1st half 19th century, of flattened octagonal form, sprigged with Britannia and an angel before an obelisk, the angel holding a shield impressed 'Howe' and 'Nelson', the reverse with motifs representing Nelson's three battles, beneath a banner inscribed 'Patriots', 28cm. (2)