English pottery pearlware glazed tea canister with image of King George 111

£1750

Dated: 1790 England

This exceptionally modeled pearlware glazed pottery tea canister depicts a half profile of King George III in relief. The image was inspired by the artist William Hackwood. The impressive large-scale canister is also painted blue with satyr masks and a mass of flower heads and leaves—a fine-quality piece with good attention to detail. The cover is a period metal replacement.

Dimensions: 6.5 inches high

Current Condition: Restored chip at the rim of the neck otherwise in very good crisp condition.

£1750    $2362

Description

This exceptionally modeled pearlware glazed pottery tea canister depicts a half profile of King George III in relief. The image was inspired by the artist William Hackwood. The impressive large-scale canister is also painted blue with satyr masks and a mass of flower heads and leaves—a fine-quality piece with good attention to detail. The cover is a period metal replacement.

Additional information

Dimensions 6.5 in