AN ENGLISH POTTERY WHIELDON-TYPE TORTOISE-SHELL TEAPOT. CIRCA 1770. ; ; ; ; ;The teapot has a creamware body with tortoise-shell glaze in brown. The handle is made in the form of crabstock, while the finial on the cover is in the shape of a bird. The entire body and spout are covered with applied vine decoration. ;The teapot stands on three feet. A small hairline in glaze under handle & chip to tip of spout. Height: 4 1/2" (11 /2 cm)
Antique Porcelain & Pottery Antique Teapots & Tea Sets
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