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Early Worcester Facted Teapot c.1755-60

An early Worcester teapot, decorated in the typically Chinoiserie "Prunus Root" pattern, & of facted shape. Handpainted in underglaze blue, it has a workmans mark to the underside. Lacking its original cover.

Condition is Very Good with only a small chip to the spout, & an original kiln flaw to the handle.

Measures 8 1/2 in long by 4 1/2 inches high.

Price £325

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The teapot is of very desirable facted shape & is decorated in the ever popular Prunus Root pattern.

This very striking pattern is typically Chinese in origin, with the main motif of Oriental roots & trailing flowers.

It is entirely handpainted in underglaze blue. Note also the faceted spout & moulding where it joins the body.

Here you can see the moulding to the body in more detail & the workmans mark to the underside.

The "Prunus Root" Pattern was one of the most popular Worcester designs from the earliest years of the factory, & it is easy to see why. The asymetrical, & typically English chinoiserie pattern would have been highly fashionable in its day.

Decoration to the handle is found on many early pieces of English porcelain. The blemish to the top of the handle would have been from touching something whilst in the kiln, it was obviously not considered a serious problem at the time.

The faceted body & bulbous shape make the teapot very tactile, & quite desireable. The spout is also faceted & the moulded terminal where the spout joins the body follows the same faceted shape.

The pattern also continues to the underside of the spout.

Here you can see the small chip to the end of the spout. This is a minor problem & isn't very noticeable when on display.

The picture above gives a closer look at the blemish to the handle. Below is a closer look at the workmans mark.

All in all this is a very desirable early Worcester teapot, dating from the earliest years of the factories output, & handpainted in a very striking & highly collected pattern. The condition of this item is very good, with just a couple of minor original manufacturing flaws, & a small chip to the end of the spout.