A FAMILLE ROSE ARMORIAL TEAPOT AND COVER AND A FAMILLE ROSE TEAPOT AND A COVER, the first of melon shape with short spout, bracket handle and shallow domed cover, enamelled with a coat-of-arms below a fox and scattered bouquets; the second raised on an openwork fruiting branch forming the base and handle, enamelled with cockerels among peony (chipped), circa 1755 (2)

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A FAMILLE ROSE ARMORIAL TEAPOT AND COVER AND A FAMILLE ROSE TEAPOT AND A COVER, the first of melon shape with short spout, bracket handle and shallow domed cover, enamelled with a coat-of-arms below a fox and scattered bouquets; the second raised on an openwork fruiting branch forming the base and handle, enamelled with cockerels among peony (chipped), circa 1755 (2)

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The arms are those of Martin of Worcestershire. Cf. D. Howard, op. cit., p.465

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