A fine Plymouth teapot and cover, circa 1768-70

of globular form brightly painted with the 'Dragon in Compartments' pattern, highlighted with gilding, alchemist's mark for tin in iron-red.

Acquired from David Turner, Truro, August 1994

Colin Hanley, 'The Location of the Plymouth Factory (part 1)', E.C.C Transactions, 2002, vol. 18, part 1.

In good condition.
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This pattern ultimately derives from Chinese Kangxi period famille-verte porcelain. It was also used at Worcester from 1768 and was later re-introduced by Flight, Chamberlain and Coalport. A further example of this form and pattern from the Shand Kydd collection is illustrated by Frank Tilley, Teapots and Tea, 1957, no. 142. For a discussion of the Plymouth Factory see Colin Hanley's E.C.C article, ibid. Full article available online on Sothebys.com.