Early English stoneware salt-glaze scratch blue decorated diamond shaped teapot Staffordshire mid 18th century

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£4250

Dated: 1745 to 1755 Staffordshire England

The exceptionally rare stoneware diamond-shapeded teapot is salt-glazed with four panels decorated in relief with various motifs surrounded by borders with a profusion of flowers and leaves, the spout is decorated with birds also in relief. The four panels show a couple taking Communion with an angel overhead, a fleur de Lys, a lion rampant, and a Bachus scene. The cover is also diamond-shaped and decorated in relief with flowers and leaves.

Dimensions: 6.5 inches high

Current Condition: Professionally restored at the spout, handle and the lid finial

£4250    $5737

Description

The exceptionally rare stoneware diamond-shapeded teapot is salt-glazed with four panels decorated in relief with various motifs surrounded by borders with a profusion of flowers and leaves,
the spout is decorated with birds also in relief.
The four panels show a couple taking Communion with an angel overhead, a fleur de Lys, a lion rampant, and a Bachus scene. The cover is also diamond-shaped and decorated in relief with flowers and leaves.

Additional information

Dimensions 6.5 in