Lot 139 , A Staffordshire creamware cauliflower teapot and cover, circa 1770-80, H. 14.5cm, minor glaze chips

A Staffordshire creamware cauliflower teapot and cover, circa 1770-80, naturalistically modelled as a cauliflower with green leaves and cream florets, H. 14.5cm, minor glaze chips
Estimate £250-350

cf. Bonhams, Knightsbridge, Fine Glass and British Ceramics from the Leo Kaplan Collection, 11 Jul 2018, Lot 15.


There are a few small glaze losses the cream coloured areas of the cover and teapot. There are some tiny glaze losses to the tip of the spout and the tumbrest on the handle. There are few small nicks on the edge of the inner rim of the teapot and the inner sleeve of the cover has three splinter chips tot the edge. There is a shallow splinter chip to the edge of the foot. Minor wear in good condition.


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Sold for £420