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Victorian Majolica “Three-Legged Gentleman” Teapot
Attributed to William Brownfield & Sons, Cobridge, Staffordshire, ca. 1875–1885
A rare Victorian majolica teapot …
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Victorian Majolica “Three-Legged Gentleman” Teapot
Attributed to William Brownfield & Sons, Cobridge, Staffordshire, ca. 1875–1885
A rare Victorian majolica teapot modeled as a comic urban gentleman, or “dandy,” seated astride a textured tree trunk, his upward-extended leg forming the spout and his gloved hand grasping the stylized handle. The figure wears a high Victorian top hat, a cobalt-glazed frock coat, a lavender cravat, and white trousers—an intentionally exaggerated rendition of the prosperous city gentleman familiar from music-hall caricature and Punch magazine illustration.
The rich glaze palette, lively modeling, and whimsical “third-leg” conceit align with known majolica designs attributed to William Brownfield & Sons. Comparable examples have appeared in major collections and at Heritage Auctions, where the pair is recognized as part of Brownfield’s character-based figural series.
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- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 4ʺD × 9.5ʺH
- Styles
- English
- Styled After
- William Brownfield
- Period
- 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Pottery
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Good Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Good Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. less
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