Majolica 3 legged Manxman sailor teapot

Victorian, circa 1870. 9.25ins high. Majolica Isle of Man teapot modeled as a three legged bearded Manx sailor sitting on a coil of rope. His third leg sticks out behind him to form the spout. Head forms the teapot cover. He wears turquoise trousers, a cobalt blue shirt, a scarf around his neck and a brown hat. Cream interior with drainage holes at base of spout.





Brown underside with three stilt marks.

Condition

Good. Teapot: Small flake to toe of left boot.



Kiln effects: some glaze run to exterior;







fine kiln soot caught in the glaze to collar.



Restored chip to spout foot.



Cover: No restoration. Kiln effects: fine kiln soot to forehead;



brown glaze run to fringe.



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