Americana & Folk Art
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Peggy McClard Antiques Americana & Folk Art |
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Beautifully stylized Britannia metal teapot by James Dixon & Sons, circa
1835 to 1879 (manufacture is likely closer to 1835 than the later
dates). From its pheasant shaped spout to the flourish at the top
of the wooden handle representing the tail, this teapot was designed to
invoke the vision of a beautiful bird. The spout terminates in a
curved open beak, behind which sits the bird's eye, and behind (on the
neck) the pewter is cast into great flourishes which mimic the bright
plumage of a pheasant. The teapot stands 7 1/2" to the top of it's
wooden finial (which as you can see sits a little off kilter-but is nice
and tight) x 13" from the top of the spout to the farthest point of the
scrolled wooden handle. It is footed and high-bellied; similar in
shape to an American pigeon-breasted teapot, but squatter. The
wooden handle is cracked right before the upward flourish of the wooden
scroll. The crack runs all the way through and there has been a
repair that holds it together with a rod drilled into the center of the
wood. The wood handle has a bit of wiggle room where it joins the
pewter part of the handle. There is a slight separation at the
seam that holds the two cast pieces of the spout together. The
separation is slight and tight but you can see it if you are looking for
issues. Other than that, it's a beauty. (#4221) $175 Sale Price $85 |
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Compare the head of the pheasant in the watercolor found on the Folk Art page with the stylized head of the spout. |
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Top of spout. Small separation at the seam |
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