Miniature Teapot, Lid
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England
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Description
Lid of richly decorated miniature teapot, topped with gilt knob in shape of pear, gilt rim.
Paired with H11527.1 (Teapot). Part of set H11529.1, H11529.2 (Sugar Bowl & Lid), H11531.1, H11531.2, H11531.3 (Cup, Plate & Saucer), H11528 (Jug).
Paired with H11527.1 (Teapot). Part of set H11529.1, H11529.2 (Sugar Bowl & Lid), H11531.1, H11531.2, H11531.3 (Cup, Plate & Saucer), H11528 (Jug).
Classification
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT Food and Drink Consumption teapot
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Measurements
H64 x Dia65 mm
Media/Materials description
Porcelain
Signature/Marks
1952
History and use
This miniature teapot is part of the Ben Ronalds collection of fine ceramics and glassware. It is part of a miniature set. It follows the style of a large number of other ceramic pieces in the collection produced by the Royal Porcelain Works, perhaps indicating its place as part of a collector’s line.
Over his lifetime, Ronalds acquired a world-class collection of Royal Worcester and comparative pieces from other ceramics and glassware manufacturers.
Benjamin Charles Ronalds (born 1892, died 1970) migrated to Australia in 1911 from England, having served an apprenticeship in the glass trade. In Brisbane, he worked with Oxlades glaziers before opening the Decorative Glass Company in West End from 1924, and his success supported his passion, formed in 1946, to collect Royal Worcester porcelain. Over the next almost 25 years he built up a remarkable collection of that factory’s products. As well as collecting locally, he made several trips overseas, and many interstate to Melbourne and Adelaide.
Over his lifetime, Ronalds acquired a world-class collection of Royal Worcester and comparative pieces from other ceramics and glassware manufacturers.
Benjamin Charles Ronalds (born 1892, died 1970) migrated to Australia in 1911 from England, having served an apprenticeship in the glass trade. In Brisbane, he worked with Oxlades glaziers before opening the Decorative Glass Company in West End from 1924, and his success supported his passion, formed in 1946, to collect Royal Worcester porcelain. Over the next almost 25 years he built up a remarkable collection of that factory’s products. As well as collecting locally, he made several trips overseas, and many interstate to Melbourne and Adelaide.
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Registration number
H11527.2
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