Teapot, Dragon

Item Number:  T190
Shape Type: Teapot
Pattern Name: Dragon
Date: c. 1815-1825
Dimensions:  H 6.75″
Maker: Unknown
Maker’s Mark: Unmarked
Description:
A cottage shape earthenware teapot printed in blue underglaze with a Dragon pattern. While unmarked, the shape is identical to the shape made by William Adams, Stoke 1804-1829 and this may point to a possible attribution. It has a slender handle with a ribbed band, medium cape at front and rear, ribbed spout with elongated tip. See a similar example in A Directory of British Teapots plate 1243, page 208. This shape was often used for export tea wares for the American market.
Condition: Good. One chip to the underside of the collar and one or two tiny nicks to the inside of the body under the lid.