Very Rare Baddeley Littler Mandarin Pattern Teapot and Cover c1780-85 Olliver Collection

A very rare Baddeley Littler teapot and cover, hand painted with a Mandarin pattern c1780-85.

The Teapot measures 18.5cm in diameter including the handle and the spout, and stands 14cm tall with the cover in place.

Displays very well but has a crack to the body. The cover has restoration to its rim and a replace finial.

For other examples of Baddeley Littler porcelain within the V&A, there isn’t however a teapot in their collection.