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Enoch Wood & Sons Rare 18th Century Blue & White Lead-clazed Teapot, C 1800
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Enoch Wood & Sons Rare 18th Century Blue & White Lead-clazed Teapot, C 1800

19th century
Description

Rare Late 18th-Century Enoch Wood & Sons Lead-Glazed Earthenware Teapot

A rare and exceptional antique lead-glazed earthenware teapot, finely crafted and painted with enamels by Enoch Wood & Sons at the very end of the 18th century. The teapot features a raised relief design, vibrant colours, and a striking combination of snow-white earthenware with dark blue glaze. The lid is topped with a floral finial, where a dark blue base contrasts beautifully with a pink centre. This piece showcases the artistic and technical achievements of Enoch Wood & Sons, reflecting the refined craftsmanship of the period.

It is almost impossible to find a similar teapot, although a comparable example is held in the Victoria and Albert Museum, which has 34 works related to Enoch Wood & Sons.

Historical Background

Enoch Wood (1759–1840) trained under Josiah Wedgwood and Thomas Wheeldon before establishing his own firms. Initially working as Wood & Caldwell from 1783 to 1790, he later continued under Enoch Wood & Co. (1790–1818) before forming Enoch Wood & Sons in 1818. The company became renowned for finely modelled figures, historical scenes, and blue transfer-printed wares. Operating until 1846, Enoch Wood & Sons played a significant role in the Staffordshire pottery industry, earning Wood the title "Father of Potteries."

Measurements

Width (spout to handle): 19 cm

Height: 12.5 cm

Depth: 10 cm

Weight: 305 g

Condition

Small hairline crack on the inside of the lid, a small chip on the rim of the bottom, and some loss of blue paint; otherwise, excellent condition with no signs of restoration or major damage.

Please carefully review all photos as they form part of the description.

Shipping & Packaging

Shipped fully tracked and insured.

Shipping cost includes labour, packaging, and postage.

Feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Staffordshire Relief Moulded Teapot to the 1800s.

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SA1130306
Description
Rare Late 18th-Century Enoch Wood & Sons Lead-Glazed Earthenware Teapot
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A rare and exceptional antique lead-glazed earthenware teapot, finely crafted and painted with enamels by Enoch Wood & Sons at the very end of the 18th century.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

The teapot features a raised relief design, vibrant colours, and a striking combination of snow-white earthenware with dark blue glaze. The lid is topped with a floral finial, where a dark blue base contrasts beautifully with a pink centre. This piece showcases the artistic and technical achievements of Enoch Wood & Sons, reflecting the refined craftsmanship of the period.

fig 1. An 18th-century lead-glazed ceramic teapot featuring relief-moulded arches, blue and green painted accents, and a moulded lid with a pink flower finial.
fig 1. Enoch Wood & Sons Rare 18th Century Blue & White Lead-clazed Teapot, C 1800

It is almost impossible to find a similar teapot, although a comparable example is held in the Victoria and Albert Museum, which has 34 works related to Enoch Wood & Sons.

Historical Background

Enoch Wood (1759–1840) trained under Josiah Wedgwood and Thomas Wheeldon before establishing his own firms. Initially working as Wood & Caldwell from 1783 to 1790, he later continued under Enoch Wood & Co. (1790–1818) before forming Enoch Wood & Sons in 1818. The company became renowned for finely modelled figures, historical scenes, and blue transfer-printed wares. Operating until 1846, Enoch Wood & Sons played a significant role in the Staffordshire pottery industry, earning Wood the title "Father of Potteries."

fig 2. An 18th-century lead-glazed ceramic teapot featuring relief-moulded arches, blue and green painted accents, and a moulded lid with a pink flower finial.
fig 2. Enoch Wood & Sons Rare 18th Century Blue & White Lead-clazed Teapot, C 1800

Measurements

Width (spout to handle): 19 cm

Height: 12.5 cm

Depth: 10 cm

Weight: 305 g

Condition

Small hairline crack on the inside of the lid, a small chip on the rim of the bottom, and some loss of blue paint; otherwise, excellent condition with no signs of restoration or major damage.

fig 3. An 18th-century lead-glazed ceramic teapot featuring relief-moulded arches, blue and green painted accents, and a moulded lid with a pink flower finial.
fig 3. Enoch Wood & Sons Rare 18th Century Blue & White Lead-clazed Teapot, C 1800

Please carefully review all photos as they form part of the description.

Shipping & Packaging

Shipped fully tracked and insured.

Shipping cost includes labour, packaging, and postage.

Feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Staffordshire Relief Moulded Teapot to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1130306
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Archive I An 18th-century lead-glazed ceramic teapot featuring relief-moulded arches, blue and green painted accents, and a moulded lid with a pink flower finial.

Enoch Wood & Sons Rare 18th Century Blue & White Lead-clazed Teapot, C 1800

Archive II An 18th-century lead-glazed ceramic teapot featuring relief-moulded arches, blue and green painted accents, and a moulded lid with a pink flower finial. View II
Archive III An 18th-century lead-glazed ceramic teapot featuring relief-moulded arches, blue and green painted accents, and a moulded lid with a pink flower finial. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century lead-glazed ceramic teapot featuring relief-moulded arches, blue and green painted accents, and a moulded lid with a pink flower finial. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century lead-glazed ceramic teapot featuring relief-moulded arches, blue and green painted accents, and a moulded lid with a pink flower finial. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century lead-glazed ceramic teapot featuring relief-moulded arches, blue and green painted accents, and a moulded lid with a pink flower finial. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century lead-glazed ceramic teapot featuring relief-moulded arches, blue and green painted accents, and a moulded lid with a pink flower finial. View VII
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An 18th-century lead-glazed ceramic teapot featuring relief-moulded arches, blue and green painted accents, and a moulded lid with a pink flower finial.
Enoch Wood & Sons rare 18th century blue & white lead-clazed teapot, c 1800
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An 18th-century lead-glazed ceramic teapot featuring relief-moulded arches, blue and green painted accents, and a moulded lid with a pink flower finial.
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During the late 18th century, Staffordshire potteries developed techniques for press-moulding lead-glazed earthenware, enabling intricate classical reliefs and coloured oxide glazes to be mass-produced for the growing tea-drinking middle class.

These teapots were primarily constructed from white-firing earthenware or pearlware clays, shaped using plaster moulds, coated in translucent lead glaze, and decorated with metallic oxide pigments such as cobalt blue, copper green, and manganese.

Authentic pieces display characteristic signs of early manufacturing, including slightly irregular press-moulded seams, pooled translucent glaze around raised details, subtle crazing, and lightweight earthenware bodies typical of early Staffordshire potteries.

A relief-moulded ceramic teapot can be styled as a focal decorative object on a sideboard, placed inside a glass display cabinet, or arranged alongside contemporary ceramics to add historical depth to a kitchen or dining space.

Clean gently using lukewarm water and mild conservation-grade soap, avoiding immersion in water or harsh chemical cleaners. Do not clean lead-glazed earthenware in modern dishwashers, and store items away from direct heat sources to prevent glaze crazing.
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