Antique English London delftware pottery tea caddy with images of a gentleman and his wife

Reference: 1302

Dated: c. 1730 London England

A very fine quality English delftware tea canister produced in London circa 1735
This exceptional caddy is delicately and finely decorated in blue and white with stunning images of a gentleman and his wife in European attire who are individually represented on seperate panels.
The other panels are decorated with flowers and leaves in a trailing fashion and with well executed geometric patterns.
The canister is in very clean condition with only minor glaze losses at the canted corners.

Dimensions: 4.00 inch high

Medium: delft tin glaze earthenware ceramic pottery

Current Condition Fine historical condition with no restoration

Literature: Re;the Michael Archer book titled DELFTWARE a recommended reference work relating to the collection in the Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge England.

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