A Meissen Porcelain Tea Kettle on Stand

19th Century

the stand with an associated candle holder.
Height overall 11 1/4 inches.

Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

In overall decent, stable condition. Each element with a painted museum accession number. Body, lid and stand without significant structural breaks or repairs. Small chip to tip of spout. Spout with a few unglazed areas and firing crack near where spout connects to body, all appear to be from production and not later repairs. Handle of teapot with heavier crazing. Scattered small chips and loses to floral and garland decoration on body, lid and stand. One floral element on base leg with heavier loses. Candle holder apparently unmarked and likely associated. Additional images available upon request.

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Nick Coombs is a senior specialist in the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's.
Prior to joining Freeman's in 2014, Mr. Coombs worked for PCGS Currency in Peoria, Illinois, where he was responsible for the grading and authentication of paper money. This enabled him to travel to dozens of coin and currency shows a year and develop a lifelong passion for numismatics. In addition to heading the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's, Mr. Coombs works closely with the Furniture & Decorative Arts departments and has directed auctions for philatelics, memorabilia, scientific instruments and fountain pens. He received a BA in art history from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a master of letters in art and art world practice from the University of Glasgow.

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A Meissen Porcelain Tea Kettle on Stand

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