27th Mar, 2025 9:30

Interiors, Art & Antiques

 
Lot 246
 

A pair of South Staffordshire enamelled opaque white glass tea bottles and enamel covers, mid-18th century, of shouldered rectangular form with canted corners, inscribed 'BOHEA' and 'GREEN' in black enamel and each decorated with a goldfinch to the front and floral sprays to each side, 15 cm high x 6.5 cm x 5 cm.

Private collection. A similar pair was sold at Christie's in May, 2003: https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-4088028

Sold for £2,600


Condition Report

Chip to the foot of the 'Green' jar, no other obvious damage or repair. Some surface wear and scuffs to both, throughout.

 

A pair of South Staffordshire enamelled opaque white glass tea bottles and enamel covers, mid-18th century, of shouldered rectangular form with canted corners, inscribed 'BOHEA' and 'GREEN' in black enamel and each decorated with a goldfinch to the front and floral sprays to each side, 15 cm high x 6.5 cm x 5 cm.

Provenance

Private collection. A similar pair was sold at Christie's in May, 2003: https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-4088028