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An exceptional Staffordshire solid Agate Teapot Circa 1750

Agate teapot

An exceptional Staffordshire solid Agate Teapot Circa 1750,

An exceptional Staffordshire teapot marbled in shades of blue and brown, with a plain loop handle, and standing on three lion's paw feet with lionhead masks, the domed cover decorated with a opened winged bird knop. Agate wares are made by mixing two or More Images stained slices of clays together to form a pattern , after the wares had been fired they would be sealed with a clear lead glaze, the technique and production of agate ware became popular in Staffordshire around the 1730s, 11.5cms.

Condition - excellent, minor wear to foot, very minor glaze chip to spout. No restoration or repair

GBP £3,790 Stock No; 0003

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