SALE Miniature TEAPOT Poly Pink Lustre Chinoiserie c.1840

Antiques : Juvenile : Transferware

 

This charming little teapot, originally from a child's toy teaset, is 3.25" high and of the same mould as the black transfer girl with dog set, and the different patterns shown in Punchard, PLAYTIME POTTERY & PORCELAIN,pp40,52,middle. Circa 1840. Pink lustre, Chinese Reddish-Orange transfers with added lustre and enameling over glaze. Colors are Mustard, Navy, Blue and Green. The pattern is an Oriental theme with a man, child, bird and Pagoda.

A tiny nibble is inside the lid and inside the pot ledge with rubbing to the pink lustre and nibbles to the spout. All over natural crazing with staining on the inside and well. NO further damage and NO repairs. A great early example of Staffordshire Juvenile or Nursery Ware.

The low price reflects condition. Still, in remarkably good condition for such an old children's breakable item.

Item ID: MTP-22