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English Creamware Large Teapot with Puce Flower Painted Decoration

$1,800

£1,371.99

€1,582.45

CA$2,556.54

A$2,747.27

CHF 1,474.07

MX$32,361.15

NOK 18,534.79

SEK 16,931.41

DKK 11,826.59

About the Item

English Creamware Large Teapot with Puce Flower Painted Decoration, Circa 1770. This elegant, large-scale creamware teapot from Staffordshire is a beautiful example of English ceramics from the Georgian period. Its classic globular form is finely crafted, featuring a gracefully curved spout and a looped handle. The teapot is adorned with a charming and delicate hand-painted decoration: large, puce-colored flowers arranged in a prominent bouquet on each side, with smaller scattered leaves and sprigs across the body and the cover. A charming finial in the shape of a flowerhead crowns the lid, adding a final touch of whimsy and craftsmanship. Historical Context The mid to late 18th century was a transformative period for English ceramics, a time when advances in production techniques and a growing consumer culture converged to create new markets for fine earthenware. Creamware, a refined type of earthenware, was a key innovation. Developed by potters in Staffordshire, most notably by Josiah Wedgwood, it was celebrated for its light, creamy color, which was achieved by using a lead-glaze over a white-firing clay. Creamware was a more affordable alternative to porcelain, and its smooth, lustrous surface made it an ideal canvas for hand-painted decoration. This teapot's puce-colored painting is particularly significant. The puce—a muted, reddish-purple hue—was a popular color derived from manganese, and its use here reflects the fashionable tastes of the time. The floral motifs were inspired by both European botanical prints and the simplified, idealized naturalism of the Rococo style. Such pieces were not just functional items for serving tea; they were status symbols, displayed in middle-class homes and used for social rituals. The demand for these teapots reflected the era's flourishing tea trade and the rising importance of tea-drinking as a social and domestic pastime. This specific piece, with its hand-painted details and characteristic form, stands as a tangible link to this fascinating period of English history. It embodies the blend of industrial progress and artistic skill that made Staffordshire the epicenter of the global ceramics trade. Dimensions: 8 1/4 inches wide x 5 inches deep x 5 3/4 inches high. (Ref: NY9486-pamx)

Dimensions:
Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
Style:
Georgian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Creamware,Pottery
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1770-1779
Date of Manufacture:
1770
Condition:
Repaired: A chip to underside of the lid repaired v short line at the rim to one side- 1/2 inch. 2 areas of roughness on the edge of the indented rim where the cover sits. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Downingtown, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: NY9486-pamx1stDibs: LU861027779392

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