Lot 167 , A Wedgwood creamware coffee pot, c.1775, height 29.5cm

A Wedgwood creamware coffee pot, c.1775, transfer printed in black in Liverpool with 'The Tea Party' and 'The Shepherd', leaf moulded spout and handle, Wedgwood upper case mark, height 29.5cm
Estimate £100-150

There is a 4.5cm wide curved firing crack just above the top of the handle which shows as a hairline crack on the exterior and slightly darker on the interior, there is a short hairline crack to the side with the tea party print, there are a few shallow splinter chips to the spouts, none of which are too serious, the cover has a 9mm wide shallow chip to the underside of the rim and the top of the finial feels a little sharp and is discoloured with a tiny spliter chip, occasional scratches to the glaze and slight abrasion to the edge of the handle.


Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.

Sold for £110