Lot Essay
Cf. Reilly, Wedgwood, Vol. I, pl. C-11; and Taggart, Burnap Collection, p. 145 no. 561 for other pieces with gilt inscriptions
Details
A STAFFORDSHIRE CREAMWARE GREEN-GROUND TEAPOT AND COVER
CIRCA 1763, PROBABLY WEDGWOOD
With button finial, crabstock handle and spout, the body with allover rouletted and decoration and with green glaze, with traces of a cold gilt inscription 'Mary Young' and scrolls, Jacobs Collection no. 353 (minute chips to spout)--4¼in. (11cm.) high
CIRCA 1763, PROBABLY WEDGWOOD
With button finial, crabstock handle and spout, the body with allover rouletted and decoration and with green glaze, with traces of a cold gilt inscription 'Mary Young' and scrolls, Jacobs Collection no. 353 (minute chips to spout)--4¼in. (11cm.) high
Provenance
Vera Elkind
Literature
Reilly, Wedgwood, Vol. I, pl. C-10
Exhibited
Design in the Service of Tea