Description:
Three Staffordshire Cauliflower-decorated Creamware Tea Wares, England, 18th century, each molded with variations of cream-colored florets over green leaves: a covered teapot, lg. 7, covered tea canister, ht. 4, and covered sugar bowl, dia. 5 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Teapot: Poor repair to tip of spout; shallow 1/4" chip to foot. inner rim with slight hairline and chip.
Canister: Cover restored; canister with repaired rim chip.
Sugar bowl: Slight pitting to the glaze; slight stain marks to the interior of the bowl.
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
Tea Wares, United KingdomStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
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.