Lot Essay
Cf. Hobson, British Museum, pl. XXVII, no. H 18 for a similar shape; and Grigsby, Weldon Collection, pl. 83a and b, no. 5 for a smaller example.
Details
A STAFFORDSHIRE CREAMWARE APPLE TEAPOT AND COVER
CIRCA 1760
Naturalistically modelled and splashed in green, yellow and brown, Jacobs Collection no. 492 (chips to tip of spout, cracks to cover, finial a restored replacement)--4 3/8in. (11.2cm.) high
CIRCA 1760
Naturalistically modelled and splashed in green, yellow and brown, Jacobs Collection no. 492 (chips to tip of spout, cracks to cover, finial a restored replacement)--4 3/8in. (11.2cm.) high
Provenance
The Contents of Benjamin Ginsburg, Antiquary including the Property of Cora Ginsburg, Christie's New York, October 14 & 15, 1983, lot 87
Literature
Reilly, Wedgwood, Vol. I, p. 158, no. 108