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Cf. Taggart, Burnap Collection, no. 209; Mountford, Illustrated Guide, no. 96 and Walton, Temple Newsam, no. 78 for similar examples
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A STAFFORDSHIRE WHITE SALTGLAZE OCTAGONAL TEAPOT AND COVER
CIRCA 1745
With faceted spout and loop handle, the conforming cover with rabbit finial centering moulded half-flowerheads, moulded with panels depicting mythical beasts, cupids and various animals below ciphers including those of the King of Prussia and of France, Jacobs Collection no. 408--4 1/8in. (10.5cm.) high
CIRCA 1745
With faceted spout and loop handle, the conforming cover with rabbit finial centering moulded half-flowerheads, moulded with panels depicting mythical beasts, cupids and various animals below ciphers including those of the King of Prussia and of France, Jacobs Collection no. 408--4 1/8in. (10.5cm.) high