27th Mar, 2025 9:30
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.
ProvenancePrivate collection. A similar pair was sold at Christie's in May, 2003: https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-4088028
