Dog Teapot

Anthony James (Tony) Bennett

2002

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Cup and saucer of solid white jasper with lilac jasper dip and applied white relief decoration, the cup with three vignettes between decorative latticework, including Aurora in her Chariot, Cupid as Oracle, and Cupids with a Maiden, with loop handle, the interior is glazed; the saucer likewise with vignettes separated by latticework around the rim, including Cupids at Play, a figure from Domestic Employment, and Sacrifice to Hymen.
Large cylindrical creamware mug with pointed loop handle, shape number 3810 by Keith Murray, covered with a creamy, matte white Moonstone glaze and decorated on one side with the bas relief portrait of Edward VIII (reigned January 20-December 11,1936) facing left below a crown.
Small snuff box with white ground and sprays of flowers on the sides, the pierced lid with a basket overflowing with flowers in relief, with metal mounts.
Bust of the English poet, playwright and politician Joseph Addison (1672-1719) in black basalt made in one mold with hollow body and flat back, the socle square with bombay front and small reserve in which the name ADDISON and with a Greek key border along the lower edge, Addison depicted with short hair in civilian dress with loose shirt with open collar and embroidered jacket, with drapery that features embroidered trim.