A charming First Period Worcester teapot cover, decorated in blue and white with the 'Fence Pattern', c1775.

 

This low domed cover is decorated with the 'Fence Pattern', which includes the oriental temple within a mountain landscape with trees, houses and of course the fence from which this pattern takes its name.

 

There is also a blue and white cell border, this is the border associated with the fence pattern.

 

The cover has a pretty moulded flower finial, this having an open flower with petals around it, a delicate stem and two moulded leaves. There is a small circular hole in the lid to allow the hot steam of the tea to eascape.

 

The cover has a raised inner flange, which would sit inside the teapot to hold it in place.

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Size and Weight:

  • 3" (75mm) max. diameter of the cover
  • 1¼" (35mm) high
  • 60mm max diameter of the rim flange that fits into the teapot
  • 2¼oz (66gms) weight of the cover
  • (values are approximate)

Marks:

There is no manufacturer's mark, but is a First Period Worcester Teapot cover dating from c1775.

Condition:

This beautiful Worcester Teapot cover is in quite good condition with no cracks, repairs or restoration. The only extremely minor imperfection is a small flake chip on the underside of the rim edge, this no more than 4mm X 4mm. There is a tiny firing crack in the flower centre, as can be seen in the picture, but this is a manufacturing flaw not later damage.

  

Description
Description A charming First Period Worcester teapot cover, decorated in blue and white with the 'Fence Pattern', c1775.
Year of Manufacture c1775
Pattern Fence
Condition (See main description for full details and pictures) This beautiful Worcester Teapot cover is in quite good condition with no cracks, repairs or restoration. The only extremely minor imperfection is a small flake chip on the underside of the rim edge, this no more than 4mm X 4mm. There is a tiny firing crack in the flower centre, as can be seen in the picture in the main description; this is a manufacturing flaw and not later damage.

First Period Worcester Teapot Cover, Blue and White 'Fence Pattern', Moulded Flower Finial, c1775

  • Brand: Worcester
  • Product Code: p1343
  • Availability: In Stock
  • £45.00


Tags: First Period, Worcester, Teapot Cover, Blue and White, Fence Pattern, Flower Finial