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A rare Yorkshire or Staffordshire creamware Melon-shaped tureen c.1760-70
A rare Yorkshire or Staffordshire creamware Melon-shaped tureen c.1760-70
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£575.00 GBP
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We can do better prices on the website, as we are not paying the ebay commission.Description.
A fine and rare mid 18th century melon-shaped tureen, on integral leaf base, beautifully moulded with melon-shaped handle. Relief moulded vine and leaf detail to the cover and base. probably made in Yorkshire, though it has to be said that, having examined the pattern books of the principal Yorkshire manufacturers (Leeds/Don/Castleford etc), we have not found any pieces that match the shape of this tureen, which lacks the handle form used by virtually all of the Yorkshire factories.
Condition.
In remarkably fine antique condition. Some minor (and typical) manufacturing imperfections, (pitting/kiln dust etc) which cannot really be said to be defects, as they are integral to a product of this age. There are some little nicks to the rim of the tureen base, some glaze loss to the tips of the leaf-shaped integral base and a hairline (almost invisible from the exterior) to the interior of the lower half of the melon. There is a crack to the trailing stem of the finial on the base of the piece. No other apparent chips, cracks or restoration.
Wear commensurate with age and use.
Dimensions.
19cm in length
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