Coffepot (A) and lid (B) of blue transfer-printed pearlware. On a pedestal base is an octagonal pear-shaped body flaring back out at recessed rim. Gooseneck spout with cap at tip. High arching handle of C-scrolls. Domed octagonal lid has an octagonal knop/finial and tiny vent hole.
Transfer decoration is a Chinese scene with people, trees, water and pagoda with bridges. Additional decoration at top and base is a filigree-edged band dominated by 3-leafed vine.
Glazed soft paste porcelain coffeepot (A) with lid (B). Handpainted "King's Rose" pattern decoration on pale blue body - pearlware. Inverted pear-shaped body sits on a pedestal foot. Wide shoulders curve in to form a neck above which is a round, flared mouth on which sits the lid. Leaf molded spout and applied C-scrolled handle both have red striping. High domed lid has acorn finial painted red. Decorated pink bands at neck and bottom or domed lid.
Impressed with "GOOD" (?) on bottom and incised "6" or "9". Later inscribed with "C 106" over "17.50". There is a nearby X.
Provenance
Collected by Harpo and Susan Marx during visits back East from CA. Donated to Heritage Center.
Pedestal bottom is soiled with some wear. Minor soiling and interior staining. Small nicks and scratches to paint as well as significant paint loss at least on one green "leaf".
Object ID
G.98.51.21a-b
Place of Origin
England
Credit
Given in memory of Harpo by Susan Marx, Heritage Center Collection
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