A Worcester First Period Porcelain Fluted Teapot and Cover c1770

Description

Heading :  A Worcester First Period Porcelain Fluted Teapot and Cover
Date : 1768-1773
Period : George III
Marks :None
Origin :Worcester. England
Colour :Polychrome and gilt
Pattern :Scattered fruits pendant from and below heavy scrolling gilt bands- see note below.
Features :Teapot spout and the flower finial outlined in gilt
Condition :Excellent
Restoration :None
Dimensions : Height 11.5cm
Weight : 345g

Eric Knowles Comments

This attractive Worcester teapot and cover appear to have been decorated outside of the Worcester porcelain factory as the heavy gilding and composition of the decoration has presently proved impossible to reconcile with anything known to be onsite factory decoration