Lot 19: A Victorian Earthenware and Stained Wood Tapered Cachepot
This Victorian decorative cachepot is of square, tapered form, featuring a dark-stained wooden framework. The construction includes four turned corner posts, each surmounted by a conical finial and featuring rounded metal studs on the outer faces. Internal horizontal metal rods provide structural support between the posts. The frame is inset with four ceramic panels, likely earthenware, decorated with transfer-printed and hand-tinted rural landscape scenes. The visible scene depicts a red-roofed cottage amongst trees by a waterway under a pale sky. A white rectangular adhesive label bearing the handwritten numeral 7 and an orange rectangular adhesive label bearing the numeral 19 are adhered to one wooden vertical support. No manufacturer marks, signatures, or factory backstamps are visible on the exterior surfaces shown.
Condition report:
The cachepot is in good antique condition showing signs of age and use. The dark wood finish exhibits scattered surface scratches, minor scuffs, and small indentations throughout (photo 1). There is light wear to the tips of the conical finials (photo 1). The ceramic panels appear free from significant chips, cracks, or crazing (photo 1). The metal studs and internal rods show a natural aged patina and light surface tarnish (photo 1). A light accumulation of dust and cobwebs is visible in the recessed corners and around the finial bases (photo 1).
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