Mocha-decorated Pearlware Teapot

Description:

Mocha-decorated Pearlware Teapot, England, c. 1800, the body and lid with fields of speckled manganese slip interrupted by black slip-inlaid bands of checkered rouletting, simple strap handle and curving spout, the lid with upright acorn knop with partial slip decoration, (repair),ht. 5 in.

Provenance: Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Blum, Lisbon, Connecticut.
Estimate $150-250

Evidence of repair/restoration on the spout and rim.


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