A lovely example of a rare, late 18th century Scottish Pearlware tea cannister, by George Gordon’s pottery in Morison’s Haven, Prestonpans, circa 1790.
It is a square style cannister relief moulded with the popular satirical “Macaroni” gentlemen with exaggerated high wig on one side and a similar lady caricatured on the other. It is hand decorated in the Prattware colour palette of blues, Ochres, greens and browns, with flowers and leaves on the shorter sides.
It is in very good antique condition with just some light crazing, to be expected (please see photos). The colours and glaze are glossy and bright.
Size is approximately 12 cm high by 8.5 cm wide by 5 cm deep.
A lovely piece for any collector, it will be packed with our usual care and insured!