18th century, four famille rose covered teapots with animal scenes including two similar with kissing birds; one with koi; and one with large bird consuming a fish, 5 in. to 5-1/4 in. Provenance: Collection of Hollister Houghton, Aiken, South Carolina one teapot of kissing birds has small chip to tip of finial, pot with large birds has small chips to interior of cover, koi pot has metal repair to handle, general losses to gilt and enamel decoration, wear consistent with age and use