Rock Strata Island Pattern Teapot c1770

A first period Worcester porcelain blue & white teapot hand painted with the Rock Strata Island pattern c1770-80.

The teapot measures 18cm in diameter including handle and spout and stands 13.3cm tall.

Very fine body crack to the body. No Restoration.

The base is marked with a painted crescent.

See BFS Worcester Blue and White Porcelain 1.D.8 for a discussion on this pattern where it is noted that Caughley produced an identical pattern on their wares.