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November 07 Auction

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746. A Belleek Tea Kettle & Stand, Second Black Mark (1891 - 1926)

A lidded tea kettle with three leg stand, with grass decorations picked out in colors and gilt. The kettle has a printed black mark; the stand is unmarked. The spout is in the form of an open mouth bird. Overall approx. 7-1/4"T.

Belleek changed its mark to comply with the McKinley Tariff Act of 1891, requiring imports to the USA to specify the country of origin. A second banner was added below the first mark, carrying the words "CO FERMANAGH, IRELAND".

500/700   Sold $230.00
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