Description
An exceptionally rare melon shaped Staffordshire pottery teapot with coloured oxide lead glaze over a finely potted creamware type body.
This exquisite pots diminutive size reflects the expensiveness of tea in the mid 18th century.
Staffordshire pottery melon shaped creamware teapot circa 1770
£7850
Dated: 1765 Staffordshire English
An exceptionally rare melon shaped Staffordshire pottery teapot with coloured oxide lead glaze over a finely potted creamware type body. This exquisite pots diminutive size reflects the expensiveness of tea in the mid 18th century.
Dimensions: 3.75 inches high
Current Condition: Professionally and invisibly restored chip at cover and hairline at body
Provenance: Mrs.Paul Mellon USA Collection.
£7850 $10597
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| Dimensions | 3.75 in |
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