A Seth Pennington Liverpool teapot and cover
circa 1780
moulded in relief with palm-columns connected by arches and bands of scales, enamelled in the Mandarin-style with domestic scenes, affixed with a dragon's head spout and wishbone handle,
unmarked,
20cm high (restorations)

Provenance: The Watney Collection, Phillips, lot 713, 10th May 2000.

Condition Report

Teapot rim, spout and finial restored.

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