Black glaze pottery “Jackfield type”teapot with silver adornments made at Namur Belgium mid 18th century

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£950

Dated: 1760 Namur Belgium

This Jackfield-type teapot was made in the Namur region and copied from the English potters in the mid-18th century. This rare continental version has a fine glossy, lustrous reflective glaze on black clay formed from fossilized timber. The globular formed pot still retains traces of gilded decoration of flowers and leaves. The quality engraved silver embellishments at the handle, spout, and cover indicate that this ware was intended for use by Namur's aristocracy and upper classes. Tea was a costly commodity in the mid-18th century, and high-quality wares were produced, reflecting the social status of the beverage.

Dimensions: 6.5 inches high 8.25 inches long

Current Condition: There are no restorations traces of decorative gilding remain.

£950    $1282

Description

This Jackfield-type teapot was made in the Namur region and copied from the English potters in the mid-18th century. This rare continental version has a fine glossy, lustrous reflective glaze on black clay formed from fossilized timber.
The globular formed pot still retains traces of gilded decoration of flowers and leaves.
The quality engraved silver embellishments at the handle, spout, and cover indicate that this ware was intended for use by Namur’s aristocracy and upper classes. Tea was a costly commodity in the mid-18th century, and high-quality wares were produced, reflecting the social status of the beverage.

Additional information

Dimensions 8.25 × 6.5 in