Teapot with Sèvres-Inspired Design
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
OriginWorcester, Worcestershire, England
PeriodGeorge III (1760-1820)
Dateca.1770-1775
MediumSteatitic (soapstone) soft-paste porcelain underglaze blue, overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall (G05.1.16a-b): 12 x 19.5 x 11.5 cm (4 3/4 x 7 11/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionTeapot of fluted barrel shape and ogee-shaped handle, with low cover and flower finial. It is painted in colours in the Sèvres taste with swags of coloured flowers and pendant scrolls suspended from an underglaze blue border. The base has an irregular green “shagreen” border, with gilt details.
Credit LineThe Radlett Collection of 18th Century English Porcelain
Object numberG05.18.16a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
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