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Creamware Bubby Pot
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Creamware Bubby Pot

18th century
Sold 9 February 2025 · Colin Brand Antiques
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A creamware ‘Bubby’ pot invented in 1777 by Dr. Hugh Smith

English, 1770-1835, possibly by Wedgwood, of teapot form with lid and perforated spout end (slight damage to lid finial)

Provenance: from the estate of Wilf Lunn (1942–2023)who was a British inventor, Collector of all things curious and unusual, prop maker, and television presenter, best known for his work on children's TV shows such as Vision On and Jigsaw. Born in Rastrick, West Yorkshire, Lunn was raised by deaf parents and later taught lip-reading. His creative flair for quirky inventions and novelty bicycles earned him a devoted following. Lunn's eccentric persona made him a beloved figure on British TV in the 1960s and 1970s. In addition to his TV career, he authored several books and showcased his inventive spirit through stage shows. He passed away in December 2023.

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Antique Creamware Bubby Pot to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1123085
Dealers Internal Reference
CRBJR/2279
Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

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A creamware ‘Bubby’ pot invented in 1777 by Dr. Hugh Smith
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English, 1770-1835, possibly by Wedgwood, of teapot form with lid and perforated spout end (slight damage to lid finial).
Colin Brand Antiques

Provenance: from the estate of Wilf Lunn (1942–2023)who was a British inventor, Collector of all things curious and unusual, prop maker, and television presenter, best known for his work on children's TV shows such as Vision On and Jigsaw. Born in Rastrick, West Yorkshire, Lunn was raised by deaf parents and later taught lip-reading. His creative flair for quirky inventions and novelty bicycles earned him a devoted following. Lunn's eccentric persona made him a beloved figure on British TV in the 1960s and 1970s. In addition to his TV career, he authored several books and showcased his inventive spirit through stage shows. He passed away in December 2023.

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Antique Creamware Bubby Pot to the 18th Century.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1123085
Dealers Internal Ref
CRBJR/2279
Colin Brand Antiques
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An antique creamware bubby pot with a matching lid, bulbous body, loop handle, and a long upward-curving spout. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique creamware bubby pot with a matching lid, bulbous body, loop handle, and a long upward-curving spout. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Creamware Bubby Pot

Archive II An antique creamware bubby pot with a matching lid, bulbous body, loop handle, and a long upward-curving spout. View II
Archive III An antique creamware bubby pot with a matching lid, bulbous body, loop handle, and a long upward-curving spout. View III
Archive IV An antique creamware bubby pot with a matching lid, bulbous body, loop handle, and a long upward-curving spout. View IV
Archive V An antique creamware bubby pot with a matching lid, bulbous body, loop handle, and a long upward-curving spout. View V
Archive VI An antique creamware bubby pot with a matching lid, bulbous body, loop handle, and a long upward-curving spout. View VI
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Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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An antique creamware bubby pot with a matching lid, bulbous body, loop handle, and a long upward-curving spout.
Creamware Bubby Pot
Ref: SA1123085
An antique creamware bubby pot with a matching lid, bulbous body, loop handle, and a long upward-curving spout.
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  • ObjectCeramic Vessel
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialCreamware, Earthenware, Lead Glaze
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsBulbous body, Stepped lid with finial, Loop handle, Extended feeding spout
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

A creamware bubby pot, also known as a feeding or invalid cup, is a historical ceramic vessel designed with a specific spout for feeding liquids to infants, invalids, or the elderly during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Creamware is a type of refined earthenware developed in England, characterised by a pale yellowish-white lead glaze applied over a fine-grained cream-coloured clay body.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate crazing in the glaze, lightweight potting, minimal or no makers marks for earlier pieces, and hand-thrown or early mould-cast construction details.

These historical vessels add tactile interest and historical depth when displayed on open shelving, within a cabinet of curiosities, or as a focal point on a sideboard.

Creamware should be hand washed gently using mild soap and warm water, avoiding harsh chemicals, abrasive sponges, or submersion in water for prolonged periods due to the porous nature of historical earthenware.
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