$2,340
Teapot shows three small areas of loss to pigments, with one having been touched up over time.
Teapot lid shows three clusters of point losses, each area being approximately .5 inches in size. Plate shows five thin surface scratches near center, the largest being 1 inch in length. Vessel shows four small touch ups along waist, each visible only under UV light. Few fleabite losses to pigments throughout which are visible under close examination. Considering age this set shows in very good vintage condition, with no egregious losses or visible breaks noted.
Collection includes Bizarre tray and vase and one Fantasque teapot; tray measures 11 w x 9.5 d inches and teapot measures 9 w x 5.5 d x 5.5 h inches. Signed with partial stamped manufacturer's mark to underside of each example: [Hand Painted by Clarice Cliff Newport Pottery England].
Newport Pottery
United Kingdom, c. 1935
hand-painted ceramic
6 dia × 8 h in (15 × 20 cm)
Provenance: Cara Antiques, Langhorne, PA | Acquired from the previous in 2004, Collection of Susan and Mark Laracy
Auctioneer:
Wright
Date:
2018-10-25
