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Antique English W.h. Goss ~ Bagware Tea Pot ~ Torquay ~ Torre Abbey
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Antique English W.h. Goss ~ Bagware Tea Pot ~ Torquay ~ Torre Abbey

1900 - 1920
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A good Second Period Early 20th Century Antique English W.H. Goss Porcelain Bagware Tea Pot and Lid, bearing the arms of both Torquay and Torre Abbey, the underside fully marked in black with the Goshawk.

Height ~ 115mm. ~ Year ~ Circa 1910

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12cm (4.72")
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Antiques4EU has dated this Goss Bagware Teapot to the 1910s.

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A good Second Period Early 20th Century Antique English W.H.
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Goss Porcelain Bagware Tea Pot and Lid, bearing the arms of both Torquay and Torre Abbey, the underside fully marked in black with the Goshawk.
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fig 1. An antique white porcelain teapot shaped like a tied bag, featuring a blue twisted rope handle, a ruffled collar, and a coat of arms for Torre Abbey on the body.
fig 1. Antique English W.h. Goss ~ Bagware Tea Pot ~ Torquay ~ Torre Abbey

Height ~ 115mm. ~ Year ~ Circa 1910

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Height
12cm (4.72")
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Antiques4EU has dated this Goss Bagware Teapot to the 1910s.

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Archive I An antique white porcelain teapot shaped like a tied bag, featuring a blue twisted rope handle, a ruffled collar, and a coat of arms for Torre Abbey on the body.

Antique English W.h. Goss ~ Bagware Tea Pot ~ Torquay ~ Torre Abbey

Archive II An antique white porcelain teapot shaped like a tied bag, featuring a blue twisted rope handle, a ruffled collar, and a coat of arms for Torre Abbey on the body. View II
Archive III An antique white porcelain teapot shaped like a tied bag, featuring a blue twisted rope handle, a ruffled collar, and a coat of arms for Torre Abbey on the body. View III
Archive IV An antique white porcelain teapot shaped like a tied bag, featuring a blue twisted rope handle, a ruffled collar, and a coat of arms for Torre Abbey on the body. View IV
Archive V An antique white porcelain teapot shaped like a tied bag, featuring a blue twisted rope handle, a ruffled collar, and a coat of arms for Torre Abbey on the body. View V
Archive VI An antique white porcelain teapot shaped like a tied bag, featuring a blue twisted rope handle, a ruffled collar, and a coat of arms for Torre Abbey on the body. View VI
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An antique white porcelain teapot shaped like a tied bag, featuring a blue twisted rope handle, a ruffled collar, and a coat of arms for Torre Abbey on the body.
Antique English W.H. Goss ~ Bagware Tea Pot ~ Torquay ~ Torre Abbey
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An antique white porcelain teapot shaped like a tied bag, featuring a blue twisted rope handle, a ruffled collar, and a coat of arms for Torre Abbey on the body.
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  • ObjectTeapots
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gold Leaf
  • ColourCream, Blue
  • MotifsSack form, Twisted rope handle, Ruffled rim, Heraldic crest
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in)

This early 20th century Victorian style porcelain bagware teapot and lid originates from England, dating to circa 1910. The cream coloured body takes the shape of a gathered sack, finished with a glossy glaze, a ruffled rim with gold leaf edging, and a vibrant blue twisted rope handle that matches the trim tied around the neck and the finial on the lid. Enamel decoration on the front displays a red and yellow heraldic crest bearing the arms of Torre Abbey, complete with a scrolled banner below. The underside bears a full black manufacturer mark featuring a goshawk. The piece stands 12 cm high. Today, this decorative teapot suits display in a home on a bookshelf or within a cabinet as part of an English Country House collection. The traditional ceramic material and whimsical form offer visual interest, blending historical heraldry with novel Victorian novelty design. Collectors of W.H. Goss ceramics will find this bagware item a distinct addition to an existing assembly of vintage porcelain.

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W.H. Goss crested china refers to porcelain collectables produced in Staffordshire from the mid-nineteenth to early twentieth century, featuring coats of arms from various towns, landmarks, and institutions. The firm pioneered the Victorian souvenir ceramics market using lightweight ivory porcelain.

Bagware ceramics were predominantly moulded from fine ivory porcelain or bone china, featuring hand-applied transfer heraldic crests, hand-painted polychrome enamels, and gilt-trimmed accents.

Authentic pieces feature the makers printed backstamp on the underside, typically depicting the Goshawk crest alongside the text W.H. Goss. The porcelain is noticeably lightweight, translucent, and exhibits precise heraldic transfer work.

Small crested ceramic items are ideal for display within glazed cabinet shelving, arranged alongside leather-bound books, or styled on a dresser top within a traditional decorative scheme.

Clean using a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding submersion and harsh chemicals. Never place gilt or enamelled antique china into a dishwasher, as high heat and abrasive detergents cause permanent wear to delicate surface details.
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