Clarice Cliff pot

Hi, i can't seem to find this pot and lid in the Bizarre Range does the lid seem original to the pot?

 

It's six-sided like the pot? Hum... could be but I'd expect it to be green to match the pot's trim.

Debora

 

It's octagonal rather than hexagonal - just did a very quick search, but this octagonal teapot appears to have the same or very similar form lid, the color pulled from the main design elements:

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/15068/lot/607A/?category=list




~Cheryl

 

Perhaps if you line up the panels it wouldn't look a bit 'off', as it does. Is there an inner rim on the lid to keep it in place?



~Cheryl

 

yes there is an inner rim

 

Yes, the brown could be correct as it's the darkest colorway. Placement of lid looks better. And shape is a heptagon*, isn't it?

Debora

* Please note fancy word.

 

Thanks for your thoughts Debora yes 7 sided.....
A seven-sided shape is called a heptagon, which comes from the Greek words hepta meaning "seven" and -gon meaning "angle".Heptagons are also known as septagons, but this term is not recommended because it combines the Latin prefix sept- with the Greek suffix -gon.

 

The lid seems to be, but the pot is an octagon. Makes you wonder.

I am so impressed, Debora.

 

That'll teach me for showing off. As Alexander Pope wrote:

A little learning is a dangerous thing ;
Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring :
There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain,
And drinking largely sobers us again.

Debora

 

Two different shapes not a good sign. And, as early piece, there's probably profit in marriage. Have you contacted this guy for a free valuation? Deals in a lot of Cliff's ware.

https://andrew-muir.com/request-a-free-online-valuation

Debora

 

thanks I will give it a go..

 

Let us now what you find out please.

Debora

 

will do just emailed valuer.

 

has offered £150

 

Whoa-Mr. Muir has some beautiful pieces.Interesting how the workmanship,re quality of painting (glazing) varies on Cliff.

 

He had nothing to say about a heptagon lid on an octagon pot?

 

Who or what is that?

 

no I mentioned it he never commented on the lid.

 

I think it's a marriage. Close, but not quite the same color.