Child's Miniature Pearlware Staffordshire Teapot ‘FRUIT GIRL’ Godwin c 1835

Reference:  Lorraine Punchard, ‘ Playtime Pottery & Porcelain From the United Kingdom and the United States,’ p 66, bottom.  2) Philip Miller and Michael Berthoud, ‘An Anthology of British Teapots,’ p318, Plate 1908.

This is a scarce antique miniature child’s Teapot in a green transfer on creamy earthenware with a pearlware glaze.  This Teapot would have been part of a complete set that was made for a child as part of their education on manners and etiquette, produced by John and Robert Godwin, Cobridge, England, c 1835.  The scene depicts a girl with a basket in a garden picking fruit from what appears to be a grapevine, and on the left is an urn.  The border has three large pheasants with flowers and filigree design.  This Teapot was made by a well-known early pottery in a very desirable pattern. 

Dimensions:    Teapot with Lid:  5.5” W x 4” D x 3.75” H

Please pardon the white glare reflections in the photos.  This child’s miniature Teapot is in very good condition with an old chip to the handle, and an interior firing stress to the spout that was probably done in making; there are several chips to the edge of the lid.  None of these minor flaws interfere with the display value.  Additional minor typical firing imperfections sporadically may appear consistent with production methods at the time of making.  Presented as is and as found.

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