Very Rare Moulded Carnation Pattern Barrel Shape Teapot and Cover c1775-85 Robert Woodthorpe-Browne Collection.

A very rare Lowestoft porcelain barrel shape teapot and cover, with moulded carnation pattern highlighted with iron red and gilt c1775-85.

The Teapot measures 18.3cm in diameter including the spout and handle and stands 12.8cm tall.

Excellent condition.

Marked to the inside of the foot with a workman’s mark.

Previously sold at Sotheby’s 15th November 1994.

An example of this very rare teapot can be found in the collection of the V&A, however this example is decorated with polychrome colours not just in red. The V&A have dated their teapot c1768. I do not support this early date due to the decoration used on both pots, however the acorn finial is found at this early date. Personally I feel that the early date is incorrect, but it could be that they were decorated later, with only the underglaze blue cell border, spout and handle painted at time of manufacture. .

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