A H. & R. Daniel miniature part tea service and an English porcelain teapot, circa 1825-30

the miniature tea service finely painted with large pink roses, probably by William Pollard, against gilt leaves, comprising: a teapot and cover, a sugar bowl and cover, each of square shape with chamfered corners, a waste bowl and a milk jug; the large teapot, probably decorated in Worcester by Doe and Rogers, with a band of pink roses within gilt borders, pattern number No. 64 in gilding.

The miniature tea service: The Geoffrey Godden Collection, acquired, 12th June 1993
The teapot: acquired from Braggs Antiques, Lostwithiel, 1991

Miniature service- some minor typical wear to gilding but otherwise in good condition. Large teapot and cover- restoration to spout. Cover with chip to rim. Some wear to gilding.
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Henry Daniel learnt his skill as a porcelain painter at Spode. In his early career he would experiment with recipes resulting in new shades of colours. By 1822 he founded his own factory and was later joined by his son Richard to form H. & R. Daniel. After leaving Swansea, William Pollard began work for H. & R. Daniel in 1822 and remained there until 1827. This is confirmed by a letter that Pollard wrote to his son in 1854, reproduced by A. E. Jones and Leslie Joseph, Swansea Porcelain Shapes and Decoration, 1988, pp. 40-41.