Americana & Folk Art
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Peggy McClard Antiques Americana & Folk Art |
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I am so excited to offer this exquisite and rare 18th century Queen Anne
pewter tea urn with original japanned decoration. The painted decoration
is extremely fine and the colors remain bright and beautiful.
Japanning originated in the 17th century by Europeans who wanted to
imitate Japanese lacquerwork used on furniture. Japanning quickly
began to be used on metal for its decorative qualities as well as its
protective qualities for metal that was prone to rust, such as tinware.
Occasionally, we find these magnificent tea urns with remnants of the
original japanned decoration. Never have I seen one with such
stunning paint decoration still in place. The pot-belly is
decorated with gilt birds amidst a spray of flowers and foliage.
The top of each curved leg is decorated with a foliate spray.
Floral and foliate bouquets dance around the top of the body and the
wonderfully shaped lid. The beautifully shaped legs end with
upturned toes that sit atop original wooden ball feet. The
original brass key is also wonderfully shaped as is the original brass
lattice-work burner and tray (which sits atop its own original wooden
ball feet). It stands 17 1/2" tall, is in beautiful condition
(just a tiny waviness to the lid edge) and has an insignificant amount
of paint restoration. I'm happy to send you before and after
restoration photos. You'll never find another with such beautiful
original decoration! Don't miss it! (#4275) $1150 |
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