Code: FA1547
A lovely Worcester teapot stand of hexagonal shape with scallop fluted walls and rim. Hand painted with a blue scale ground with "vase and mirror" shaped reserves painted in a kakiemon palette in what is often called the "wheatsheaf" pattern, alongside stylised flowering branches and chrysanthemums. Each reserve framed with gilt detail and finished with a gilt rim. Fretted square mark to the base, c.1770.
It measures 13cm (5 1/8") by 14.8cm (5 13/16") wide and 2cm (3/4") high.
In excellent condition: there is a small glaze loss to the underside of the rim on one corner; there is a slight firing abnormality to that small area so that probably lead to a weakness and the resultant loss, rather than actual damage (shown in the final photo). No other damage, repair or restoration and minor handling wear. A short firing line down the reverse of one of the flute creases.
