Sourced from a local nonagenarian who is emigrating to Australia, the teapot, which was in almost perfect condition, had once been housed in a display case in a pub on the island.
After the sale, the teapot was taken straight to the successful buyer’s stand at the summer Olympia fair.
Record for Worcester teapot?
Shanklin Auction Rooms have taken what they believe to be a record price for a Worcester teapot. The Isle of Wight auctioneers expected a bid of around £1000 for the rare c.1760, 5in (13cm), first period Worcester pot (pictured) and were amazed to see it knocked down to a London dealer for £11,000 (plus 10 per cent buyer’s premium).
