Description:
Staffordshire White Salt-glazed Stoneware Slip-cast Chimera Teapot and Cover, England, c. 1755, modeled as a bird flanked by dragons and figures, lg. 6 3/4 in.
Estimate $700-900
Cover: Restored and possibly a replacement. Slightly off-color.
Pot: Restoration to spout and to small footrim chips. Minor chips to top rim and surrounding footrim.
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United KingdomStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
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European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.