A Bristol teapot and cover, circa 1775

of globular form, painted with four classical cameo medallions en grisaille above an undulating flower garland, set with a reeded loop handle, body crack.

The F. Severne Mackenna Collection, Sotheby's, London, 12th March 1957, lot 69
Collection of Bristol City Art Gallery
The Peter Stephens Collection, Phillips, London, 12th September 2001, lot 163

London, English Ceramic Circle Commemorative Exhibition, Victoria and Albert Museum, English Pottery and Porcelain, illustrated in the exhibition catalogue p. 83, no. 510 and pl. 115

F. Severne Mackenna, Champion's Bristol Porcelain, 1947, fig. 67
F. Severne Mackenna, 18th Century English Porcelain, 1970, fig. 31

There is a body crack issuing near the lower terminal of the handle, approx.3in.length. Some black specking to the glaze. Oval patch of staining between handle terminals.
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