Four Blue Transfer Standard Willow Pattern Tea Canisters, England, c. 1880-1913, earthenware tea canister printed in blue underglaze, retains the original lid, unmarked, attributed to Adams, ht. 5 1/2; a Copeland-Spode tea canister printed in blue underglaze, slogan on top “Polly put the kettle on, we’ll all have tea,” no lid, printed maker's mark, ht. 5; earthenware tea canister with a printed and painted version of the Standard Willow pattern, no lid, unmarked, attributed to John Tams & Sons, ht. 4 1/2; and a John Tams & Son lightly potted earthenware tea canister with lid printed in light blue underglaze, printed maker's mark, ht. 5 in.
Provenance: The Zeller Collection.
Condition
Condition: 5 1/2 in. canister: Very good condition with some crazing on the base and body.
John Tams & Son 5 in. canister: Very good condition with two small chips to one corner of the body.
Other two canisters missing lids but in very good condition.
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