Five Blue Transfer Teaware, England, c. 1795-1810, a fluted earthenware open sugar with molded handles and a scalloped rim printed with the Buffalo pattern, gilt trim, unmarked, ht. 3 1/8; a child’s size globular pearlware teapot printed with the Rocket pattern, unmarked, ht. 4 1/2; a globular earthenware teapot printed with the Elephant pattern, unmarked, ht. 7 3/4; an earthenware teapot with molded cape printed with the Zebra pattern, unmarked, ht. 5; and a pearlware tea canister without lid printed with the Swan and Peacocks pattern, unmarked, ht. 4 1/4 in.
Provenance: The Zeller Collection.
Condition
Condition: Sugar box: Very good condition with no chips, cracks, or restorations, only normal wear to the gilding.
Rocket teapot: Very good condition with no chips, cracks, or restorations.
Elephant teapot: Good condition with the spout broken off from the body and professionally restored.
Zebra teapot: Good condition with one chip to the collar or cape of the pot.
Tea cannister: Very good condition with no chips, cracks, or restorations. Missing cover.
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