Basalt teapot with faux bamboo decoration the cover with a finial of Sibil late 18th century Staffordshire England

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£1150

Dated: 1785 Staffordshire England UK.

A black basalt teapot with faux bamboo decoration inspired by the Chinese. The cover has a finial in the form of Sibil (often mistakenly called the Widow). The teapot is unmarked but is very much in the style of Wedgwood and Bentley. Note; Sibil was a prophet in Greek legend and literature. Tradition represented her as an ancient woman uttering her predictions in ecstatic delirium.

Dimensions: 5.5 inches high, 9 inches wide, 4.5 inches long

Current Condition: Unrestored clean crisp condition with only a slight nibble under he rim of the spout.

£1150    $1552

Description

A black basalt teapot with faux bamboo decoration inspired by the Chinese. The cover has a finial in the form of Sibil (often mistakenly called the Widow). The teapot is unmarked but is very much in the style of Wedgwood and Bentley.

Note; Sibil was a prophet in Greek legend and literature. Tradition represented her as an ancient woman uttering her predictions in ecstatic delirium.

Additional information

Dimensions 4.5 × 9 × 5.5 in