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The Bell Border is so named due to the bell shaped elements that appear to be suspended from the rest of the geometric border.
Shape Type
Breakfast & Tea Wares
Pattern Type
Chinese, Asian and Other Exotic Themes
Date
1790-1800
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.50 in (29.21 cm)
Maker
Unknown

Description:

An early baluster shaped molded pearlware coffee pot with domed lid printed in blue with a line engraved Chinaman with Rocket pattern.  This pattern was made by several unknown potters and is most often found on hollow ware.  A marked example by Stevenson is known.  The border on this example, known as the Bell Border, is the most commonly found border with this pattern.

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