Antique Doulton Burslem C742 Floral Teapot, Victorian English Pottery, Circa 1886–1891

Dating to the late 1880s, this covered teapot was made by Doulton at Burslem, Staffordshire, during the firm’s Victorian art-pottery period. Pattern C742 pairs a softly modeled floral design with polychrome decoration and gilt accents; the crowned Doulton Burslem backstamp dates the piece to circa 1886–1891.

The round body, long gilded spout, looping handle, and fitted vented lid give it a particularly sculptural profile. Its visible rubbing and wear preserve the honest character of an antique table piece while the rich floral decoration remains striking for display or a collection of English ceramics.

Specs

Maker: Doulton Burslem
Pattern: C742
Origin: Burslem, Staffordshire, England
Date: Circa 1886–1891
Materials: Glazed ceramic, polychrome decoration, gilt
Dimensions: Approximately 7½″ long × 4½″ deep × 5″ high
Included: Teapot and fitted vented lid
Marks: Crowned Doulton Burslem backstamp; painted C742 and HM

Condition

No chips, cracks, crazing, interior staining, repairs, or restoration. Visible age-related rubbing and wear to the gilding and painted decoration.