£2750
Dated: 1755 to 1765 Staffordshire English
A fine early and rare pair of relief decorated lead glazed creamware tea canisters. The pair have a classical feel derived from the silver shape form with sloping shoulders and basket weave moulding. Similar pieces were also made at the time in saltglaze. Probably Staffordshire England in the Whieldon, Greatbach style.
Dimensions: 4.25 inches high
Current Condition: Fine unrestored condition
Literature: Page 73 figure 59 "Tea, Trade and Storage during the 17th and 18th centuries.David Doxey article in the Northern Ceramic Society Volume 31 2015.
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A fine early and rare pair of relief decorated lead glazed creamware tea canisters.
The pair have a classical feel derived from the silver shape form with sloping shoulders and basket weave moulding. Similar pieces were also made at the time in saltglaze.
Probably Staffordshire England in the Whieldon, Greatbach style.
| Dimensions | 4.25 in |
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