Four Blue Transfer Teapots with Figural Finials, England, c. 1800-1815, a commode shape pearlware teapot with swan finial printed with the One Man on the Bridge pattern, ochre enameling to the spout, rim, and handle, unmarked, ht. 6 1/4; a teapot with sybil finial printed with the Shepard pattern, unmarked, attributed to Minton, ht. 6 1/2; a silver-shaped earthenware teapot printed with the Lady with Parasol and Child pattern, floral border, widow finial and scalloped rising cape enameled in brown, ribbed spout, body with broad rounded pilasters, unmarked, ht. 6 1/2; and a molded pearlware teapot printed with an unidentified Chinoiserie floral pattern, large lion finial, high fluted octagonal body, octagonal spout, molded collar, unmarked, ht. 4 1/5 in.
Provenance: The Zeller Collection. Swan finial teapot previously in the Anthony Bunce Collection. Sybil finial teapot previously in the Priestman Collection.
Condition
Condition: Swan finial teapot: Very good condition with no chips or cracks, professionally restored.
Sybil finial teapot: Good condition with one 1/2 in. restoration to the collar and one 1/8 in. chip on the lid. The finial has been broken off and re-glued and it has a few rubbed spots.
Widow finial teapot: Very good condition. Small chip to the handle that was professionally restored.
Lion finial teapot: Good condirion with some restoration to handle, spout, and collar.
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