A Small Caneware Teapot with a Spaniel Finial. Wedgwood, C.1800

Name: A Small Caneware Teapot with a Spaniel Finial. Wedgwood, C.1800
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1012254
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Gillers Antiques Ltd

Description

A very rare and exquisite unglazed caneware teapot of depressed oval shape with arabesque decoration and a spaniel finial.

Wedgwood caneware is a type of pottery first produced by the Wedgwood Company in the late 18th century. It was called "caneware" because its colour and texture resembled the natural colour and texture of the unglazed earthenware used for centuries to make storage jars and other utilitarian objects.

Caneware was made by mixing clay with bone ash, which gave the pottery a pale, creamy colour. The pottery was then fired at high temperatures to create a hard, durable material that resisted chipping and cracking. Caneware was often decorated with simple, elegant designs, such as embossed lines or moulded borders, and was sometimes glazed to give it a shiny finish.

One of the most remarkable features of Wedgwood caneware is its versatility. It was used to make a wide range of items including tea and coffee services, dinnerware, serving dishes and decorative items.

Today, Wedgwood Caneware is highly sought after by collectors for its classic, timeless beauty and historical significance.

A sticker on the base informs you that this teapot was part of the famous "Gerald Bushell Collection".

Excellent antique condition with no signs of cracking or restoration.

There is a small chip to the bottom rim and a small chip to the inside of the lid rim.

Height: 10 cm

Width: 17.5 cm

Depth: 11 cm

Please look carefully at the photos - they form part of the description.

This item is shipped with full tracking and insurance.

Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1012254

Description

A very rare and exquisite unglazed caneware teapot of depressed oval shape with arabesque decoration and a spaniel finial.

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Wedgwood caneware is a type of pottery first produced by the Wedgwood Company in the late 18th century.

Gillers Antiques Ltd

It was called "caneware" because its colour and texture resembled the natural colour and texture of the unglazed earthenware used for centuries to make storage jars and other utilitarian objects.

fig 1. A small caneware teapot with a spaniel finial. Wedgwood, C.1800 — fig 1. A Small Caneware Teapot with a Spaniel Finial. Wedgwood, C.1800

Caneware was made by mixing clay with bone ash, which gave the pottery a pale, creamy colour. The pottery was then fired at high temperatures to create a hard, durable material that resisted chipping and cracking. Caneware was often decorated with simple, elegant designs, such as embossed lines or moulded borders, and was sometimes glazed to give it a shiny finish.

fig 2. A small caneware teapot with a spaniel finial. Wedgwood, C.1800 — fig 2. A Small Caneware Teapot with a Spaniel Finial. Wedgwood, C.1800

One of the most remarkable features of Wedgwood caneware is its versatility. It was used to make a wide range of items including tea and coffee services, dinnerware, serving dishes and decorative items.