Lot Essay
The finger prints visible on the red hearts are likely those of the painter or, given their small size, a young child working at the factory who would have transported the piece to and from the kiln
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CIRCA 1780
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A WILLIAM GREATBATCH CREAMWARE TEAPOT AND COVER
Circa 1780
Of cylindrical form with entwined handle and floral finial, painted with an entwined heart and the inscription 'Love Unites Us', the reverse inscribed 'When this you see/Remember me/tho many miles/we distant be'
4in. (11.5cm.) high
Circa 1780
Of cylindrical form with entwined handle and floral finial, painted with an entwined heart and the inscription 'Love Unites Us', the reverse inscribed 'When this you see/Remember me/tho many miles/we distant be'
4in. (11.5cm.) high