Large Victorian Measham Bargeware Teapot God Bless Our Home

Name: Large Victorian Measham Bargeware Teapot God Bless Our Home
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA371045
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

Charming late Victorian large "bargeware" teapot known also as "Measham" ware. Typically decorated with dark brown treacle glaze and moulded applied decoration of baskets of fruit, flowers and peacocks painted in green, blue and red. The adage reads "God Bless The Home". The lid is similarly decorated and with a miniature teapot as the knop. Large strap handle and balancing handle hold to the front.

It measures 12 1/2" high, 8" wide across the body and 13 1/2" spout to handle. Condition is very good: there has been some restoration to the lid and finial and some damage to the small lid guards on the lip of the pot. No other damage and light surface wear.

Physical Dimensions

Height

32cm (12.60")

Width

34.5cm (13.58")

Depth

20.5cm (8.07")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA371045

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Description

Charming late Victorian large "bargeware" teapot known also as "Measham" ware.

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Typically decorated with dark brown treacle glaze and moulded applied decoration of baskets of fruit, flowers and peacocks painted in green, blue and red.

The Fancy Fox

The adage reads "God Bless The Home". The lid is similarly decorated and with a miniature teapot as the knop. Large strap handle and balancing handle hold to the front.

fig 1. Large Victorian Measham Bargeware Teapot God Bless Our Home

It measures 12 1/2" high, 8" wide across the body and 13 1/2" spout to handle. Condition is very good: there has been some restoration to the lid and finial and some damage to the small lid guards on the lip of the pot. No other damage and light surface wear.