Description:
English pearlware, rib-molded teapot decorated with prattware colors (also known as high temperature, underglaze oxide colors) and possibly an "11" mark in orange on the underside of the base, which is typical of the type of plain, neoclassical-style ceramics imported from England into the Connecticut River Valley at the end of the 18th century. Both the lid and the body of the teapot have a meandering border of orange dots alternating with husks; there are several brown-grayish lines along the top and bottom. The circular, rib-molded lid has a ball-shaped knop which is slightly pointed and decorated with a grey sunburst, and a pierced vent hole; the attached strap handle has a grey herringbone along the spine and a similar pattern under the S-shaped spout; and the base has an applied footrim. The ribbing is reminiscent of more expensive porcelains such as Worcester, and the meandering borders look similar to those painted at English porcelain factories such as the New Hall Factory in Shelton, Staffordshire. There is some staining to the base, a chip to the spout, and a hairline crack on inside of pot near the pierced holes.
Label Text:
This teapot is typical of inexpensive, neoclassical-style ceramics imported from England into the Connecticut River Valley at the end of the 18th century. The subtle fluting resembles more expensive English porcelains such as those produced at the Worcester Factory, and the meandering borders appear similar to those painted at the New Hall Factory.
Subjects:
Pottery; glaze (coating by location) Link to share this object record:
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