Additional Image:

The design was transfer printed in black with polychrome hand colouring.

 

The lid was also printed with a scaled down part of the main pattern on the teapot.

 

Shape Type: Breakfast & Tea Wares

Pattern Type: Chinese, Asian and Other Exotic Themes

Date: c. 1754-56

Dimensions:

  • Diameter: 7.68 in (19.50 cm)
  • Height: 4.92 in (12.50 cm)

Maker: Worcester

Description:

Teapot with six lobed cartouches separated by molding and with a replacement white metal spout.  This is one of the earliest printed patterns used by Worcester.  The transfer has a black out-line which has been colored-in by hand.  The borders are diaper patterns also taken from the Chinese originals.  The source is a rare Chinese design in famille rose from the Yongzhen period (1723-1735). It was copied faithfully...


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