William Brownfield & Sons Parianware White & Blue Cockle Shell Teapot ca 1883
$ 52.8
Description
William Brownfield & Sons Parianware White & Blue Cockle Shell Teapot ca 1883. Condition: Remarkably clean and fine parianware item. Markings: No marks on the id. The Cockle Shell Teapot honors one of the British Isle’s most popular and common food sources. The Irish sing about “Cockles and Mussels, alive, alive, oh!”. William Brownfield & Sons Parianware White & Blue Cockle Shell Teapot ca 1883 Dimensions: 8” from handle to spout 5” from base to top of cockle finial 5 ¼” side to side. Note this pot, like cockle shells in real life, is asymmetrical. Condition: Remarkably clean and fine parianware item. No visible chips or cracks. Markings: No marks on the id. Impressed Brownfield Double Globe Trademark Registry Lozenge Year K = 1883 Month B = October 13 = 13th Day 11 batch number The Cockle Shell Teapot honors one of the British Isle’s most popular and common food sources. The Irish sing about “Cockles and Mussels, alive, alive, oh!” Frequently served steamed with vinegar and bread they are eaten with gusto. Intriguingly, while still a popular shellfish in England & Ireland, they have never caught on in the USA as Oysters and Clams have; as they are smaller, chewier, and have a more earthy briny flavor. Using shell shapes for holloware is nothing new. Belleek created the Neptune pattern in the 1870’s which is also built on the Cockle shell form. Queen Victoria’s preferred Belleek pattern, “Echinus” is based on the sea urchin. Online research seems to indicate a date of October 13, 1883. I have seen this particular body with coral and seaweed handle and spout with gold substituting for the blue. The cockle shell finial on the lid is an extra cute touch. This is your beach house teapot. Shipping weight with packing: 4 pounds This will be double boxed. Local buyers; Pick-up can always be arranged, save on postage. There are no refunds, please be sure you have read and understood the description provided. Display stand is not included. We accept PayPal only, no exceptions. It is assumed that payment will be made within 48 hours of close of sale. If for some reason prior arrangements need to be made, please contact me. Shipping charges will be waived if item is being purchased by an accredited institution of higher learning or museums with confirmed websites. US sales only please . USA Based E-Bay Accounts Only. Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Over careful packing and shipping assures a happy seller and a happy buyer. Antiquarian books are boxed and shipped Priority Mail; higher value fragile items are double boxed. Framed artwork is shipped flat through UPS. Any questions you may have will be cheerfully and promptly answered. Thanks for viewing my item!
