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18th Century Creamware Pottery Red-Printed Tea Caddy

$1,800

£1,363.27

€1,592.38

CA$2,576.67

A$2,611.97

CHF 1,485.61

MX$31,795.10

NOK 17,424.81

SEK 17,467.40

DKK 11,903.01

About the Item

Rustic Charm in Refined Form: An 18th-Century Creamware Red-Printed Tea Caddy, Circa 1765–75 This charming 18th-century creamware tea caddy, also known as a teapoy, is a beautiful example of the popular transfer-printing technique applied to one of the most significant ceramic innovations of the period. Dating to circa 1765–75, the piece showcases the elegant, thin-bodied pottery developed by Josiah Wedgwood and others, which was celebrated for its smooth, pale cream color and durability. The caddy's sophisticated rectangular form, with its concave edges and curved sides, reflects the refined tastes of a society for whom tea was a central ritual. The caddy is decorated with two distinct scenes, rendered in a striking red transfer-print that stands out against the creamware body. This technique, which involved transferring an engraved image from a copper plate onto the ceramic surface, allowed for intricate, repeatable designs and made decorative wares more accessible. The scenes themselves evoke a romanticized vision of the English countryside. One panel depicts a pastoral idyll: a milkmaid and her companion stand beneath a tree, surrounded by their animals—a pair of dogs and cows in the background. The other side shows a bucolic landscape with cows fording a river, framed by lush trees and a quaint farmhouse in the distance. These images tap into the late 18th-century fascination with idealized rural life, a theme popular in both art and literature. They were likely inspired by contemporary prints and engravings, which ceramic manufacturers adapted for their wares. This tea caddy, therefore, is not merely a container for a valuable commodity; it is a miniature canvas that brings a piece of pastoral art into the domestic sphere. It represents a period when advancements in industrial production and a flourishing trade in goods allowed for the widespread dissemination of artistic trends, making it a key historical artifact of both decorative arts and cultural history. Dimensions: 4 inches high x 2 7/8 inches wide x 2 inches deep (10.16 cm x 7.32 cm x 5.08 cm) (Ref: NY10190)

Dimensions:
Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 2.88 in (7.32 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Style:
Georgian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Creamware
Period:
Late 18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1765-75
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Downingtown, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: NY101901stDibs: LU861033146612

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