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Very Fine First Period Dr. Wall Worcester Teapot and Cover, of large pear
shape with double interlaced handles and
scrolled spout, the slightly domed cover with open flower finial,
beautifully decorated in the very finest detail with dry blue sprays of
European flowers, in many different tones, including: auriculas, roses,
harebells, lilies, chrysanthemum and forget-me-nots, with very fine gold
dentil borders.
Circa
1770
Height:
71⁄4 ins (17 cms) Mark: crossed swords and numeral 9 in underglaze
blue to the underside of the teapot.
The
hand seen on this teapot is one of the finest to work in this style and
medium. The flowers are shaded and detailed in such a way as to show a
true mastery of the dry blue enamels. The shape is the grandest form of
teapot made by the factory at this time and in the French taste.