Shape Type: Breakfast & Tea Wares

Pattern Type: Chinese, Asian and Other Exotic Themes

Date: 1790-1800

Dimensions:

  • Height: 11.50 in (29.21 cm)

Maker: Unknown

Description:

An early baluster shaped molded pearlware coffee pot with domed lid printed in blue with a line engraved Chinaman with Rocket pattern.  This pattern was made by several unknown potters and is most often found on hollow ware.  A marked example by Stevenson is known.  The border on this example, known as the Bell Border, is the most commonly found border with this pattern.

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