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18th Century English Whieldon-Type Creamware Tortoiseshell Glaze Tea Caddy
$1,500
£1,139.12
€1,308.64
CA$2,114.65
A$2,248.31
CHF 1,215.82
MX$26,744.29
NOK 15,229.82
SEK 13,909.36
DKK 9,775.97
About the Item
English Creamware "Tortoiseshell" Glaze Tea Caddy with French Silver Cover,
Circa 1770
A fine 18th-century English creamware tea caddy (or canister), produced in Staffordshire circa 1770. This piece is an excellent example of "Whieldon-type" ware, celebrated for its distinctive tortoiseshell decoration. The rectangular body features canted corners and a tapered shoulder, covered in a rich, variegated glaze created by sponging metallic oxides (manganese brown, copper green, and cobalt blue) onto the cream body during firing. The result is a vibrant, marbled surface that mimics the expensive turtle shell material popular in the Georgian era.
Unusually, this English ceramic body is fitted with a fine French silver cover (added circa 1800). The silver lid is elegantly engraved with a central flower head surrounded by a cross-hatched octagonal border and pendant motifs at the corners, showcasing a fascinating cross-channel history.
Markings:
Silver Mark: The cover bears French silver hallmarks from Paris (dating to the period prior to 1804), indicating it was likely fitted by a French owner or retailer shortly after the turn of the 19th century.
Ceramic: Unmarked (typical of Whieldon/Staffordshire creamware of this period).
Condition: Excellent antique condition. The glaze is glossy and well-defined. The silver cover fits securely. No chips, cracks, or restoration.
Measurements:
Total Height (with cover): 5 inches (12.7 cm)
Height (Ceramic only): 4 3/4 inches (12.1 cm)
Width: 3 1/4 inches (8.3 cm)
Depth: 2 3/4 inches (7.0 cm)
Historical Context:
"Whieldon ware" refers to a class of mid-18th-century lead-glazed earthenwares developed by Thomas Whieldon (often in partnership with the young Josiah Wedgwood). The "tortoiseshell" effect was achieved by applying metal oxides directly to the biscuit body under a clear lead glaze. The presence of a French silver mount suggests this piece traveled to the Continent, where English creamware ("faïence fine") was highly fashionable among the aristocracy before and after the Revolution.
(Ref: NY9790-iur)
- Attributed to:Thomas Whieldon Pottery (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
- Style:Georgian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1760-1769
- Date of Manufacture:1770
- Condition:Excellent Condition.
- Seller Location:Downingtown, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: NY9790-iur1stDibs: LU861027036572
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