Cream-colored Earthenware Tea Canister

Description:

Cream-colored Earthenware Tea Canister, England, c. 1765-70, probably Staffordshire, attributed to William Greatbatch, hexagonal shape with ribbed and reeded borders and central clusters of shells in relief decorated with translucent enamels, ht. 4 1/4 in.

Provenance: From the Troy Chappell Collection.
Literature: Illustrated in Ceramics in America-2001, The Chipstone Foundation, p. 84, fig. 8.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Top rim with slight glaze abrasions; glaze with light and scatered staining.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords