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An exceptional Worcester Teapot c.1758

An exceptional Worcester teapot, finely painted in overglaze enamels, c.1758-60. This teapot is very similar to pieces from the Winterfold House Service, sold at Bonhams, New Bond St, on 12 Sep 2007, lots 173, 174, through to lot 182. The full sale catalogue is here

Condition is Very Good with small chips to the end of the spout & a short associated hairline only. Sadly lacking its cover.

Measures 4 1/4 in high by 7 1/2 inches long (spout to handle).

Price £695

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This very desirable Worcester teapot is of a slightly barrelled shape, & with a faceted spout,
& is very finely painted with bouquets & floral sprays in overglaze enamels.

It is very similar in style & decoration to pieces from the Winterford House service, as mentioned above, where a teapot sold for £2300 (£2840 inc buyers premium & tax). There is a link in the brief description above.
This teapot, arguably of a more desirable form, but lacking its lid & with minor damage to the spout, is much more modestly priced.

The floral bouquets are very finely painted by a very accomplished artist. The quality is breathtaking.

There is some minor damage to the tip of the spout. The teapot is unmarked.

The elegant shape with its faceted spout is clear in the picture above, as is the quality of the painting.
The artist has even embellished the handle & spout with a small spray of flowers!

The shape of the teapot is extremely well proportioned, and the bouquets & sprays are very
well balanced. The overall result is an exceptional teapot of wonderful quality.

The barrelled shape with its faceted spout is much less common than the standard
globular shaped teapot, adding to its desirability.

In the pictures above & below you can clearly see the quality & exceptional workmanship of the painting.

The teapot has a simple strainer to stop the large leaves becoming lodged in the spout.

In the pictures above & below you can see how minor the damage to the spout really is.

The underside shows a typical compact Worcester footrim, & it is completely unmarked as is common in this period.

This exceptional & very desirable Worcester teapot is in Very good condition for its age, its only faults being the minor damage to the spout. Although lacking its lid, it will still be a very significant piece in any collection of Worcester or 18th Century English Porcelain.