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Compliments Norwich Castle Museum, Twining Teapot Gallery Collection

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The opposite side of the teapot is printed in blue with the Conversation pattern. 
Shape Type
Breakfast & Tea Wares
Pattern Type
Chinese, Asian and Other Exotic Themes
Date
1787
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.38 in (16.21 cm)
Maker
John Harrison (possibly)

Description:

A pearlware globular shaped teapot printed in blue with a line engraved Conversation pattern and with the addition of painted floral sprays.  The painted inscription on one side reads "Mary Lee Born July 19 1787 / Millton Oxfordshire / When This you see / Remember me Through / Many Miles Wee Distant / Bee".  The reverse side is printed with the full Conversation pattern

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