Teapot and Stand
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
OriginWorcester, Worcestershire, England
Dateca.1769-1770
MediumSteatitic (soapstone) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G91.7.51.1-2): 17.4 x 13 x 20.4 cm (6 7/8 x 5 1/8 x 8 1/16 in.)
Overall (G91.7.51.3): 1.8 x 14.8 cm (11/16 x 5 13/16 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords and 9 in underglaze blue
DescriptionTeapot in Sèvres shape, decorated with pea green ground borders and central reserves enamelled with bouquets of fruit accompanied by tiny insects. Stand is hexagonal shape with decoration to match teapot. Teapot, lid and stand have gilt borders.
Credit LineThe Vernon W. Armstrong Collection
Object numberG91.7.51.1-3
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On viewArtist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1768-1770
Object number: G83.1.1150
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1770
Object number: G05.18.14a-c
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1770
Object number: G91.7.52.1-3
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1770-1775
Object number: G99.3.20
Artist / Maker: Minton
ca.1830
Object number: G98.1.21.1,2-3