Lot 340 , A collection of nine pieces of late 18th century creamware, including bullet-shaped teapot, 11cm high and four tea canisters with silve
A collection of nine pieces of late 18th century creamware, including bullet-shaped teapot, 11cm high and four tea canisters with silver covers, all hallmarked London, 1912
Estimate £400-600
2 of silver mounts conceal chips about the neckrims, one of these with 2 shallow chips to underside. Cyclindrical teapot- pre firing chip to neck rim, contemporary over painted. Tip of spout chipped, clearly visible. cover- 4 chips to rim. Bulbous jug with entwined handle pouring lip with 4 small chips, crack downward from neck rim, 2.5cm. Cover with 2 cracks full width. Finial chipped, cover is secured to pot. Bullet teapot- cover small chips to rim. Sugar bowl- crack downward from rim, 2cm, visible. Cover- rim chipped 8 x 2 mm. Other bowl- series if cracks, visible
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Sold for £300