Lot Essay
Cf. Luxmoore, Saltglaze, pl. 28 for a similar example; and Sandon, Coffee Pots and Teapots, pl. 22 for a similar piece in the Harriett Carlton Goldweitz Collection
Details
A STAFFORDSHIRE SALTGLAZE TEAPOT AND COVER
CIRCA 1740
With recumbent lion finial, foliate-moulded scroll spout above a bearded mask and dragon handle, incised about the middle with diamond and striped chrevrons in a band between bands of applied frit chippings enriched with gilding, the cover with similar decoration, Jacobs Collection no. 366--4¾in. (12cm.) high
CIRCA 1740
With recumbent lion finial, foliate-moulded scroll spout above a bearded mask and dragon handle, incised about the middle with diamond and striped chrevrons in a band between bands of applied frit chippings enriched with gilding, the cover with similar decoration, Jacobs Collection no. 366--4¾in. (12cm.) high
Provenance
With Tilley & Co., Ltd.
Marjorie Wiggin Prescott, Christie's New York, March 6, 1981, lot 72
Marjorie Wiggin Prescott, Christie's New York, March 6, 1981, lot 72