{"id":13488,"date":"2019-11-24T10:36:46","date_gmt":"2019-11-24T15:36:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.andrewbaseman.com\/?p=13488"},"modified":"2020-04-26T15:32:14","modified_gmt":"2020-04-26T19:32:14","slug":"childs-whieldon-style-teapot-c-1755","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.andrewbaseman.com\/?p=13488","title":{"rendered":"Child’s Whieldon style teapot, c.1755"},"content":{"rendered":"

They say big things come in small packages and this tiny Staffordshire creamware teapot with double make-do repairs is no exception. It was given to me last year by my friends Abe and Frank, who like me, share a love of 19th and 18th century antiques. I was surprised that they were able to part with it but I’m certainly glad they did.<\/p>\n

This teapot was made in England in the mid-1800s and measure 2.75 inches high, 5.25 inches from handle to spout. It is decorated in the style of Thomas Whieldon, with a sponged pattern in dark brown, green and yellow underglaze. It was most likely part of a larger child’s tea set, which might have included a coffee pot, creamer, sugar, cups, saucers, and plates.<\/p>\n

It is not surprising that fragile playthings for children ended up broken. I mean, what would you expect? Although this survivor is chipped and minus its lid, it’s a miracle that it is still around after over 260 years. I especially love the double make-do repairs, as a metal replacement handle with support bands and tin spout were added after the original ones broke off.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The original handle, spout, and lid on my little gem most likely resembled those on this miniature teapot of similar form and decoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo courtesy of Ruby Lane<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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