Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 28th February 2017

Lot 301

An unusual Caughley blue and white teabowl c.1780-85

Estimate £100 - £200

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Description

An unusual Caughley blue and white teabowl c.1780-85, the flared shape derived from the Chinese and raised on a tall foot, painted with Chantilly sprigs, a 2.5cm rim crack, 9.6cm dia.

Paper label for the Wright Collection.

Cf. Ironbridge Museum, A Bicentenary Exhibition of Caughley Porcelain, no.462 for a similar teabowl.