French DOA Teapot

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  1. jhernjh

    jhernjh Member

    a1.jpg a2.jpg a4.jpg Does anyone recognize what the JWS initials?

    Thank You in advance
     
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  2. bercrystal

    bercrystal Well-Known Member

    Hi jhernjh & welcome to our forum!!! :happy::happy::happy:

    This tea pot was painted by someone who bought a blank white Limoges teapot & then painted the design herself. It use to be a favorite activity for ladies around the turn of the century to do this type of activity. Search for the word hobbyist & you will likely find more items.
     
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  3. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Whoever she was, she did a very nice job of it!
     
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  4. janetpjohn

    janetpjohn Well-Known Member

    The maker of the blank doesn't matter on hobbyist work, but, just so you know, it says GDA, for Gerard Dufraisseux Abbot.
     
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  5. msgood2shoe

    msgood2shoe Well-Known Member

    Although difficult to see in the pics, I believe I can make out the GDA mark just above the 9 in 1902, but as janetpjohn said, it doesn't matter who made the blank on hobbyist work

    gda.jpg
     
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