A fine pottery painted blue pearlware tea canister with profile of King George III late 18th century

£1985

Dated: 1790 English

This exceptionally modeled pottery tea canister depicts a half profile of King George III in strong relief. The image was inspired by the artist William Hackwood. The large impressive canister is painted in blue with satyr masks and a profusion of flower heads and leaves—a fine quality piece with significant attention to detail.

Dimensions: 6.5 inches high

Current Condition: Exceptional unrestored condition with only minor signs of wear more than commensurate with use.

Provenance: With Alistair Sampson the London dealer in March 1995.

£1985    $2282

Description

This exceptionally modeled pottery tea canister depicts a half profile of King George III in strong relief. The image was inspired by the artist William Hackwood.
The large impressive canister is painted in blue with satyr masks and a profusion of flower heads and leaves—a fine quality piece with significant attention to detail.

Additional information

Dimensions 6.5 in