teapot
Summary
Globular teapot with crabstock handle and spout, and three feet in the form of a paw surmounted by a mask. Body decorated with applied relief vines with stamped leaves, tendrils and fruit, two birds perched on topmost vine to left and right of spout. Circular cover, slightly domed, with bird finial and stamped reliefs of two flowers and a bird. Small hole pierced behind bird finial.
Object Name
teapot
Date Created
c 1740=1750
Dimensions
without cover: 11.4cm
cover: 13cm
handle to spout: 20.6cm
accession number
1923.432
Collection Group
Place of creation
Staffordshire
Medium
Credit
Bequeathed by Thomas Tylston Greg
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