Staffordshire Solid Agate Teapot and Cover

Description:

Staffordshire Solid Agate Teapot and Cover, England, mid-18th century, squat form with faceted spout and ear-shaped handle, blue and brown clays mottled to a cream ground, lg. 6 3/8 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,800

Cover: Restored to chips at finial, rim and collar.
Pot: Restored to rim chips and spout. Patchy glaze loss beneath the base.


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