Teapot and Stand
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
OriginWorcester, Worcestershire, England
Datec.1768-1770
MediumSteatitic (soapstone) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 16.5 x 12.7 x 21.1 cm (6 1/2 x 5 x 8 5/16 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords and 9 in underglaze blue
DescriptionWorcester yellow-scale teapot and cover, reserved on both sides within gilt scrollwork and a panel painted in the manner of James Giles with exotic birds surrounded by smaller panels of insects. The cover has similar insect panels.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1149.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On viewArtist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1765-1770
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Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1730
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Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1765
Object number: G83.1.1147.1-2
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1765-1770
Object number: G83.1.1146.1-2
Artist / Maker: James Giles
c.1768-1770; decorated in London, c.1768-1770
Object number: G23.8.110