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Watcombe Torquay Terracotta Teapot attributed to Christopher Dresser
€645.00
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AA02976/00
Antiquity
A partially enameled terracotta teapot attributed to Christopher Dresser for Watcombe Torquay. Refined shape, decorated with strigils and flower motifs on the body, as well as ochre-gold lines framed by turquoise blue bands. Round knop and handle also in turquoise blue enamel.
Mark underneath "2448" and Watcombe Torquay stamp.
Product Details
- Height
- 11 cm
- Length
- 23 cm
- Diameter
- 11,5 cm
- Designer
- Christopher Dresser (attributed to )
- Period
- 1875-1880
- Materials
- Partially glazed Terracotta
- Made in
- England
Learn more
The Watcombe Torquay manufactory, founded in 1869, is known for its use of Devon red clay. The factory produced pieces for the famous designer Christopher Dresser between 1869 and 1880.
Source: Widar Halén, Christopher Dresser, Phaidon, Christie's, Oxford, 1990
A partially enameled terracotta teapot attributed to Christopher Dresser for Watcombe Torquay. Refined shape, decorated with strigils and flower motifs on the body, as well as ochre-gold lines framed by turquoise blue bands. Round knop and handle also in turquoise blue enamel.
Mark underneath "2448" and Watcombe Torquay stamp.