A Sèvres teapot and cover, circa 1761
Théière 'Calabre', the neck with a green-ground arched band edged with gilt foliate scrolls and wreaths, finely painted by Cornailles with pendent flower swags and trailing flowers around the spout, a tent-like green-ground border around the footrim edged with gilt foliage, the cover similarly decorated with a flower finial, 11.5cm high, interlaced LL monogram enclosing date letter I and painter's mark in blue, incised d (2)
Footnotes
Saleroom notices
- There is a minute chip on the gilded rim of the spout which is not mentioned in the catalogue.