Null L.: 8 cm - H.: 6 cm

The name 'Cadogan' was given to this group of peach-sh…

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L.: 8 cm - H.: 6 cm The name 'Cadogan' was given to this group of peach-shaped vessels, which have no covers and are filled from the underside, after the Earl of Cadogan promoted their use as teapots in the early 19th century.

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L.: 8 cm - H.: 6 cm The name 'Cadogan' was given to this group of peach-shaped vessels, which have no covers and are filled from the underside, after the Earl of Cadogan promoted their use as teapots in the early 19th century.

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