Teapot with Sèvres-inspired design
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
OriginWorcester, Worcestershire, England
PeriodGeorge III (1760-1820)
Datec.1770-1775
Mediumsoft-paste (bone ash) porcelain; overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall (G05.18.15a-b): 11.7 x 19.8 x 11.5 cm (4 5/8 x 7 13/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
MarkingsOpen crescent in underglaze blue
DescriptionTeapot of fluted barrel shape, low cover with flower finial. It is painted in colours in the Sèvres taste with swags of coloured flowers and gold pendants suspended from a royal blue border. The base has a deep turquoise “fish roe” or “shagreen” band, and gilt details.
Credit LineThe Radlett Collection of 18th Century English Porcelain
Object numberG05.18.15a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
Not on view
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