First Period Worcester Porcelain Holly Berry Pattern Teapot & Cover, Hop Trellis Pattern, Circa 1775.

First Period Worcester Porcelain Holly Berry Pattern Teapot & Cover,

Hop Trellis Pattern,

Circa 1775.

The First Period Worcester porcelain teapot and cover have a reeded French shape and is richly decorated with the 'Holly Berry' pattern- a variation of the Hop Trellis pattern.  Panels of purple plants alternate with berried foliage between borders of lilac diaper and gold herringbone and a lower border of white pearls on a bright turquoise ground. There is a gilt dentil rim and the finial on the cover is in the form of gilded flower head with two gold leaf terminals.

Dimensions: 5 3/4 inches high x 7 7/8 inches wide x 4 1/4 inches.

Mark: Painted gold crescent on base.

Condition: Excellent.

Sometimes known as the 'Holly Berry' pattern, this striking design is a member of the 'Hop Trellis' family of Worcester patterns inspired by Sèvres.

Reference: Worcester Porcelain, 1751-1790, The Zorensky Collection, Simon Spero and John Sandon, Page 296, #362 for a cup and saucer in this pattern.  The authors state that this is one of the most elaborate and colourful of the many variations of the "Hop Trellis" pattern inspired by Sevres.  This pattern is nearly always found on teaware.

(Ref: NY10319A-nciu)

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