The subject of today’s potcast is a few bits of crockery I picked up that are now adorning my windowsill.
I apologise for the quality of the images, a cheap mobile phone is all I have; I’ve resolved to buy a digital camera when I have the money, for ebay if nothing else.
Now a closer look at each of them:
First up a British teapot which I think dates to around 1850 but can’t be sure as all it has is a pattern number on the base.
It was heavily stained when I first bought it due to crazing to the glaze and years of use but soaking it in a bucket of water and dishwasher tablets has helped a lot.
I think it is hand painted with raised reliefs to the body and appears to be influenced by Chinese design. I particularly like the pale blue colour.
It cost me £2.50 at a car boot sale.
Next up the small vase. I found this in a charity shop and paid £2. It looked good quality but what sold me on it was a 511 mark hand engraved near the base. A bit of research suggests this is German drip glaze pottery probably from some time in the 20th century and made by the highly regarded company Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur.
Last up is my favourite, another British teapot and the only one I can date accurately to 1894 due to an Rd. date number on the base. I’ve no idea who manufactured it though. This one would be near enough perfect if not for a chip to the spout. I particularly love the the transfer printed chinoiserie pattern. The cost was £4 again at a boot sale.
The fact is if I decided to sell them on I’d be lucky to find a buyer and lucky if I could get more than £10 for the lot.
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