Early 19thc Staffordshire Teapot By Factory Z (thomas Wolfe), C.1800, Provenance Maisels Collec

A rare early 19th-century Staffordshire teapot, attributed to “Factory Z”, now associated with Thomas Wolfe (Stoke-on-Trent, active c.1790–1810). Crafted in early bone china, it features a loop handle, pagoda-profile domed lid with pierced vent, and hand-painted rose, puce, and iron-red enamel floral decoration. Pattern No. 165 to the base, original Maisels Collection label. Thomas Wolfe was an innovative and highly regarded Staffordshire potter whose distinctive style is well documented (see Miller & Berthoud, "Anthology of British Teapots", Plates 1093/1097/1098). Provenance: David and Catriona Maisels Collection (over 2,000 British ceramics, forty years of acquisition). A rare opportunity to acquire a teapot with both scholarly references and collection provenance.

Dimensions: height 19.5 cm; width handle to spout 27 cm; body width 12 cm; weight 589g.

Condition: Paintwork preserved. Two tiny lid hairlines, hairlines on base, small chip to tip of spout, otherwise excellent.

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