Description
A rare 18th-century English Delft tea caddy, probably made in Liverpool around 1760, decorated in rich cobalt blue with panels of flowering shrubs and insects enclosed by scrolling borders.
Each side displays an elegant hand-painted floral composition typical of the Liverpool delft painters influenced by Chinese export porcelain.
The caddy retains its original metal cover, completing an excellent and authentic example of English delftware used in the Georgian tea trade.
Dimensions
Height — 10 cm
Condition
Minor chipping to the shoulders and rim consistent with age. The glaze retains good surface gloss; overall excellent display condition.
Period & Origin
England, probably Liverpool, circa 1760
Tin-glazed earthenware (“Delftware”)
Provenance
From a private British collection of 18th-century English Delft ceramics.
Related Pieces
See our English Delft ceramics collection for comparable examples.
This tea caddy dates to the mid 18th century and sits comfortably alongside other examples featured on our 18th Century ceramics page, where related wares are grouped by period.
Enquiries
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