Lot Essay
See A.L. den Blaauwen, Loosdrechts Porselein, Zwolle, 1988, p.192, ill.94 for a similar shell, and p.255, ill.207 for a cuspidor with the rare Immortelle pattern.
MIDDLE PERIOD (1778-1782), MARKED MOL IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE, THE COFFEE POT INCISED Z
Details
A Loosdrecht porcelain blue and white ribbed scallop and a rare Loosdrecht Immortelle coffee pot and cover
Middle period (1778-1782), marked MOL in underglaze blue, the coffee pot incised Z
(Oesterschelp) the shell naturalistically modelled in relief and enhanced in blue, 11.5 cm. wide, the baluster coffee pot decorated with the usual spindly floral motif within panels, with double C-scrolled handle, pointed spout, the domed cover en suite with acorn finial, 22.7 cm. high (2)
Middle period (1778-1782), marked MOL in underglaze blue, the coffee pot incised Z
(Oesterschelp) the shell naturalistically modelled in relief and enhanced in blue, 11.5 cm. wide, the baluster coffee pot decorated with the usual spindly floral motif within panels, with double C-scrolled handle, pointed spout, the domed cover en suite with acorn finial, 22.7 cm. high (2)
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