Antique Liverpool Soft-paste Porcelain Teapot, Philip Christian, Ca. 1775

A fine 18th-century English teapot made of soft-paste porcelain, attributed to Philip Christian’s Liverpool factory, ca. 1775. The teapot features a bulbous relief-molded body alternating floral panels and chinoiserie vignettes, hand-painted in a full enamel palette with gilding.                                                       The domed cover is ribbed and includes a pierced vent hole and red-painted knop. Interior with original pierced strainer behind the spout. The glaze shows mild surface pitting, a known characteristic of Liverpool soft-paste porcelain.                                                                                                                                 Christian's factory succeeded that of William Reid and produced high-quality molded wares with imaginative decoration. Comparable examples are preserved at the Victoria and Albert Museum (C.52&A-1932).                                                                                                                                                                     A rare and desirable addition to any advanced porcelain collection. This piece represents a true rarity in the realm of English soft-paste porcelain. Dimensions: height 18.5 cm, width 20.5 cm, depth 12.5 cm, weight 733 grams. Condition: lid restored at tip and rim; tight base crack almost circling the teapot (firing-related); chip on interior spout. Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.