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Coffeepot

Dateca. 1755

Probably by Thomas Whieldon 1719-1795

OriginEngland, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Fenton Vivian (probably)

MediumLead-glazed earthenware (tortoiseshell-colored earthenware / creamware)

DimensionsOH: 6 3/4"; OW: 7"; Diam: 4 3/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1960-5,A&B

DescriptionCoffeepot of cylindrical tapering shape with spreading foot and small kick-out at the bottom edge. The upper edge with two stacked beads. The S-shaped spout molded with rococo scroll-work and applied to one side opposite the C-scroll twig-molded handle. The low-domed cover with a spool knop. The sides and cover of the pot with applied sprig molding of trailing vines with roses, leaves, and other flowers. The off-white body irregularly covered with blue and green. The underside with some insignificant fritting. The applied decoration with firing or drying cracks throughout. The contact points glazed.Inscription(s)NoneMark(s)NoneProvenanceEx Coll: Constance Freeth
with Christie's London, 23 November 1937, lots 33 & 35
with Sotheby's London, 12 January 1960, lot 125
with Tilley & Co., London