{"product_id":"rare-antique-wedgwood-caneware-teapot-early-1800s-lotus-form-with-19th-century-inventive-metal-repair-quot-make-do-quot-historical-piece","title":"Rare Antique Wedgwood Caneware Teapot - Early 1800s Lotus Form with 19th Century Inventive Metal Repair","description":"This is a remarkable example of an Early 19th-Century Wedgwood Caneware Teapot (circa 1810-1830) featuring a classic \"lotus pod\" or fluted bachelor form. This piece is a dream for collectors of \"Past Imperfect\" or \"Make-Do\" antiques, as it showcases a high-quality, 19th-century inventive repair.\u003cbr\u003eDuring the 1800s, fine Wedgwood stoneware was a prized possession. This teapot has been fitted with a custom, hand-rolled metal spout and a matching metal lid by a 'china mender'. The additions are beautifully seamed and soldered by hand, transforming a broken vessel into a unique piece of folk art history.\u003cbr\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eMaker: Wedgwood (Marked on base)\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Unglazed Caneware (Buff Stoneware)\u003cbr\u003eEra: Body (c. 1810-1830); Repairs (Mid-to-late 19th century)\u003cbr\u003eDesign: Deeply fluted ribbed body with a hand-fashioned metal finial and spout.\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Height 4\" (10cms); Handle to spout 8\" (20cms)\u003cbr\u003eCondition Statement\u003cbr\u003eFair to Good Antique Condition. This teapot is sold as a historical decorative object.\u003cbr\u003eBody: The stoneware is in excellent condition for its age with no chips or cracks. Minor surface wear as expected with 200-year-old pottery.\u003cbr\u003eMetalwork: The metal spout and lid are securely attached. The spout shows a visible hand-rolled lap seam, and the lid interior shows authentic solder marks from the finial attachment. Both have a deep, aged patina.\u003cbr\u003eInternal: Original mender’s putty\/plaster is visible inside the spout attachment.","brand":"Wedgwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57486837088588,"sku":"rare_antique_wedgwood_caneware_teapot_early_1800s_lotus_form_with_19th_century_inventive_metal","price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/8726\/2284\/files\/il_fullxfull.8041100945_k0dw.jpg?v=1778175904","url":"https:\/\/bshivedesign.co.uk\/products\/rare-antique-wedgwood-caneware-teapot-early-1800s-lotus-form-with-19th-century-inventive-metal-repair-quot-make-do-quot-historical-piece","provider":"BsHiveDesign","version":"1.0","type":"link"}