Lot Essay
Cf. Robin Reilly, Wedgwood Vol. I (1989), pls. 946 and 947 for similar examples.
CIRCA 1785, IMPRESSED MARK
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A Wedgwood tri-colour jasper cylindrical teapot and cover
circa 1785, impressed mark
applied with sage-green flowerheads, on a ground engine-turned with a lilac fretted 'dice' pattern, between bands of leaves, the straight spout moulded with swags and terminating in a laurel wreath, the scroll handle moulded with acanthus leaves, the flattened cover with an oviform knop
3in. (9.5cm.) high
circa 1785, impressed mark
applied with sage-green flowerheads, on a ground engine-turned with a lilac fretted 'dice' pattern, between bands of leaves, the straight spout moulded with swags and terminating in a laurel wreath, the scroll handle moulded with acanthus leaves, the flattened cover with an oviform knop
3in. (9.5cm.) high