Staffordshire white stoneware saltglaze teapot in the form of a mansion town house mid 18thc

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£1850

Dated: 1750 Staffordshire England

The teapot with the original cover is salt-glazed and is modeled in the form of a fine mansion or townhouse. The rectangular body is molded on three sides with the three-story building, one side with a coat of arms above the doorway, whilst the reverse shows a lion rampant above a fleur de Lys with a figure standing in the open doorway. The spout and handle are in the form of a goose with an outstretched hand holding the head. The teapot is an early example and dates to the mid 18th century. The vessel's diminutive scale indicates the expense of tea, a luxury only to be enjoyed by the wealthy.

Dimensions: 6 inches high

Current Condition: Minor restoration to chipping at the opening rim of the teapot, otherwise in good condition

Literature: White Salt-glazed Stoneware of the British Isles by Edwards and Hampson published by the Antique Collectors Club England

£1850    $2127

Description

The teapot with the original cover is salt-glazed and is modeled in the form of a fine mansion or townhouse. The rectangular body is molded on three sides with the three-story building, one side with a coat of arms above the doorway, whilst the reverse shows a lion rampant above a fleur de Lys with a figure standing in the open doorway. The spout and handle are in the form of a goose with an outstretched hand holding the head. The teapot is an early example and dates to the mid 18th century. The vessel’s diminutive scale indicates the expense of tea, a luxury only to be enjoyed by the wealthy.

Additional information

Dimensions 6 in