CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE PORCELAIN 'CADOGAN' TEA POT,Qing Dynasty. In the form of a peach resting on a small pedestal foot, with spout and handle in shape of the period, the base with an open tube running to near the top for filling. 清 黃地五彩龍紋“Cadogon\"式茶壺 Painted to depict two dragons chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom.
For similar shaped tea pots see David S. Howard, "The Choice of a Private Trader". ill. p. 143, pl. 150 : "The name "Cadogan" was given to such pots in the early 19th century, when Earl of Cadogan promoted their use as tea pots and at his instigation, the shape was made by the Rockingham factory". - 6 in. high. Estimate $700-900
