Shape Type: Breakfast & Tea Wares

Pattern Type: Genre Scenes

Date: 1790-1795

Dimensions:

  • Diameter: 4.33 in (11.00 cm)
  • Height: 8.46 in (21.50 cm)

Maker: Caughley

Description:

This very rare Caughley coffee pot is transfer printed in overglaze black with a man with a fishing rod who stands beside a couple who are fishing.  They have just hooked a fish.  Their previous catch is in front of them on the ground.  The only other example of this pattern that is recorded is on a Caughley teapot.  Both pieces have lids without any decoration.

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