Teapot, white earthenware, pear shape, decorated with a printed and enamelled representation of the old seal of Gosport, Hampshire; unidentified printed maker's mark on base consisting of a garter belt inscribed 'TALBOT CHINA' with 'ENGLAND' above and 'H B & G' below, unattributed, c1900-1920
the 13th century matrix of the old seal of Gosport has been lost for four hundred years, but is known from a plaster cast in the British Museum; a new seal, marking the town's elevation to Borough status, was introduced in 1922
the 13th century matrix of the old seal of Gosport has been lost for four hundred years, but is known from a plaster cast in the British Museum; a new seal, marking the town's elevation to Borough status, was introduced in 1922
