Staffordshire Lead Glazed Tortoise Shell Teapot and Cover

Description:

Staffordshire Lead Glazed Tortoise Shell Teapot and Cover, England, 18th century, globular creamware body, twig handle and floral finial, overall ht. 4 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600

Cover with slight glaze roughness along rim. Pot with restored handle and spout; slight rim hairlines; inner rim (which the cover sits on) heavily chipped (half missing).

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