A rare Rockingham miniature teapot and cover, a Minton miniature teapot and cover and a Coalport miniature teapot and cover, circa 1825-35

the Rockingham teapot, encrusted with white flowers in high relief with a gilt handle and spout, puce griffin mark, red painted 61.2; the Minton teapot encrusted with bright flowers and with gilt borders, with a green handle and spout, crossed swords marks in underglaze-blue, the Coalport teapot with a lobed body applied in high relief with bright flowers, underglaze-blue CD mark.

The Rockingham teapot: acquired from Lindum Antiques, Thorpe, Lincoln, June 1992
The Minton teapot: acquired from Thrift Cottage Antiques, Bury St. Edmunds, June 1994
The Coalport teapot: acquired at Buxton Antiques Fair, Buxton, May 1993

all are in generally good condition, with some typical minor chips only.
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