18th Century Staffordshire Black Glazed Miniature Teapot. 

Of squat, globular form, with molded and prunus branches and flowers. The cover with bird finial. 

Circa 1760-1770. 

3 1/2" H., 5" L. 

(1/8" Chip to spout). 

Provenance:

Garland Antiques, 2001.

Robin Henry Ceramic Collection, New York.

Collection #163. 

Up until the 1980s, this type of ware was called Jackfield or Jackfield-type. Black-glazed pottery was considered a must-have for Americana collectors starting in the 1920s.