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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Teapot and Cover

ca. 1755-1760 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Teapot and cover, enamelled soft-paste porcelain. Tall, globular body with curved spout and tubular handle, domed cover with conical knob. Painted in enamels with bouquets of roses and other flowers. Dark brown edge to spout and cover.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teapot
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain, enamelled
Brief description
Teapot and cover, enamelled soft-paste porcelain, William Duesbury & Co., Derby, ca. 1755-1760
Physical description
Teapot and cover, enamelled soft-paste porcelain. Tall, globular body with curved spout and tubular handle, domed cover with conical knob. Painted in enamels with bouquets of roses and other flowers. Dark brown edge to spout and cover.
Credit line
Given by Mr D. A. MacAlister
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.47&A-1959

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Record createdAugust 14, 2008
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