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Caughley blue and white teapot lid, Blue and gilt formal 'Dresden Flower' sprig pattern with moulded button shaped and gilded finial, c1785

(p103-15)

An attractive Caughley teapot lid, decorated in blue and gilt formal 'Dresden' style flowers, c1785. It is a low flat circular shape with fluted mouldings.

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The rich underglaze blue and gilt decoration include rose bud and other type of flower sprigs evenly placed around the lid. There is a rich blue and gilt border to the rim. The lid's finial is of a moulded button shape which is gilded.

This is a Caughley blue and white teapot lid, Blue and gilt formal 'Dresden Flower' sprig pattern with moulded button shaped and gilded finial, c1785.

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Size and Weight: (values are approximate)

	3" ( 75mm) diameter of the lid.
	54 mm) diameter of the lid rim which fits into the vessel.
	48gms in weight

Marks:

there are no manufacturer's marks.

Condition:

This Caughley teapot lid is in good condition with no cracks, repairs or restoration. the only very minor imperfection are the two minute chips on the rim, as shown below, plus a little wear to the gilding on the button finial. It would be perfect for a teapot of this design that is lacking it's lid.