Teapot
The Royal Worcester Porcelain Co. Ltd. (1862 to date)
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
China
Measurements
200 x 185 mm
Place of origin
Worcester
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 12509.1
Summary
China teapot, onion-shaped with arched white handle over the top. Part of Royal Worcester tea service, printed in blue on white, stylised flowers and scrolling foliage with vertical panels and some gilt decoration around top, base and handles. Manufacturers mark on the base inside a square topped with a crown. Suppliers name around each side of the square reads, MORTLOCK'S / ORCHARD ST / LONDON, OXFORD ST. Decorators mark in red reads, B/29/FR.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
The Royal Worcester Porcelain Co. Ltd. (1862 to date), potter