RARE ANTIQUE COPELAND & GARRETT BATTLE OF BUSACO TUREEN
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FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION A RARE ANTIQUE COPELAND & GARRETT NEW BLANCHE BATTLE OF BUSACO TUREEN!!!
THIS EXQUISITE TUREEN MEASURES 7 INCHES FROM BOTTOM TO TOP OF FINALE ON LID.
IT MEASURES ABOUT 8 1/4 INCHES ACROSS FROM HANDLE TO HANDLE.
THE OPENING ON THE TOP OF THE TUREEN IS 5 1/4 INCHES ACROSS.
THE PATTERN IS NEW BLANCHE BATTLE OF BUSACO.
IT WEIGHTS 1 LB. 12.9 OZ. WITH LID ON.
THE BACKGROUND IS A VIVID WHITE WITH SHARP BLACK TRANSFERWARE PATTERN.
THE GLAZED INTERIOR HAS SOME MINOR STAINS BUT DOESN'T TAKE AWAY FROM THIS FANTASTIC TUREEN.
MINT /ESTATE /MUSEUM #1 QUALITY!
Made by Copeland & Garrett, Manufacturer of earthenwares, parian, fine porcelain etc. at Stoke who operated between c.1833 to 1847, which later became Copeland and Spode, very, very good names in British pottery and porcelain. This depicts the Battle of Busaco, which took place during the Peninsular war on Sept 27, 1810 in Central Portugal. The Brits were fighting the French. Lieutenant General Viscount Wellington against Marshal André Massena. For a great account of this battle, visit: http://www.britishbattles.com/peninsula/peninsula-busaco.htm.Transferware is china that has been decorated with paper decals that are laid over the blank and fired, leaving just the color behind. This was very popular during the 1800's. The themes are both Militaria and Commerative Ware, as well as old transfer ware, making it a nice cross collectible.
There is very little information available on this pattern, which was likely only produced for a relatively short run, however, the topic and the maker are excellent.
BUY IT NOW! YOU WON'T SEE HISTORIC ITEMS LIKE THIS ON THE MARKET OFTEN.
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1 comment:
I've visited Busaco a number of times being a retired soldier with a great interest in the Peninsular War. The view on the tureen does not reflect the very steep slopes of the battlefield. However contemporary pictures (and presumably porcelain) often employed considerable artistic licence! I don't think you will find the sevice at Apsley House but it would be worth ssking them.
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