Staffordshire Redware Miniature Teapot in the Yixing Style

British, circa 1760s, unglazed redware, featuring crabstock handles and spout, the body and lid sprigged with stylized vining floral and foliate relief applique, finely tooled upper rim and foot, underside retaining label of London based dealer Jonathan Horne.

3 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 in.

Private Collection of a Gentleman, Virginia

Acquired from the Collection of Robert Hunter

Good estate condition; some very minor losses to the applique.