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Lot 134

A Chelsea teapot, circa 1765

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17 May 2017, 10:30 BST
London, Knightsbridge

£500 - £700

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A Chelsea teapot, circa 1765

Of globular form moulded in relief with overlapping scales, the entwined and scrolled spout picked out in gold, boldly painted in colours with sprays of fruit and vegetables including aubergine, grapes and an apple, insects in flight around, 11cm high, gold anchor mark (cover lacking, spout chipped, wear to rim)

Footnotes

The style of decoration is closely related to the dessert service made for the Duke of Cambridge. It is not known if a tea service was also supplied. A plate from the Duke of Cambridge service and a tea service similar to the present lot are illustrated by F Severne Mackenna, Chelsea Porcelain The Gold Anchor Wares, pls.4 and 5

Saleroom notices

Please note that this lot is illustrated on page 70 of the catalogue. The illustration is incorrectly numbered as lot 135

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