Copy of Griffin Smith & Hill Etruscan Majolica Bamboo Teapot c.1880 (American)

Diam: 17 cm (6.75 inches)

The folded with upright bamboo and bamboo leaves around the body, bamboo forming the spout and handle, the cover with a bamboo finial. 

For examples of Griffin Smith & Hill 'Bamboo' Pattern Majolica see 'Majolica Mania' Bard Graduate Centre, Curatorial Advisor, Nicolaus Boston Volume 53

For examples of Griffin Smith & Hill Majolica see 'Majolica Mania' Bard Graduate Centre, Curatorial Advisor, Nicolaus Boston Volume 3 Pages 26-67