British & Continental | May 29, 2025
Thu, May 29, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 503
Three 18th Century English Ceramic Teapots
Estimate: $500 - $700
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
comprising: Liverpool teapot, likely Seth Pennington, Chinoiserie decoration, 7-3/4 x 9 x 5 in.; Caughley teapot, printed blue and white floral decoration, maker's mark "C" to base, 5-1/2 x 6-3/4 x 4-1/2 in.; Derbyshire creamware teapot, attributed to Cockpit Hill Pot Works, crabstock handle and spout, hand painted floral and cherry decoration, 4-3/4 x 7-1/4 x 4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection
Note: For a Liverpool teapot with similar molded decoration, see: Victoria & Albert Museum, London, "Teapot and Cover", accession number: C.66&A-1932. https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O334537/teapot-and-cover-seth-penningtons-factory/
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Private Collection
Liverpool example with miniscule chips to spout, crack and chip to rim/neck of teapot, repair and retouch to finial/lid; Caughley example with break and repair to rim/neck of teapot and rim of lid, abrasions to glaze, hairlines; Derbyshire example with chip to rim of lid, stilt marks Note:Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
