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Ceramic / Porcelain Teapots
Toby Toad
Honey Bee Teapot
Chester Cat Teapot
5 3/4"H X 2 1/4"Opening
37 oz
37 oz
3/4"H x 9 1/2"W x 1 3/4" opening,
holds 48 oz.
holds 48 oz.
6 1/2"H X 2 1/4"Opening.
32 oz.
32 oz.
Royal Rose Teapot
5 1/2"H X 9"W X 5 1/2"D
3"Opening and holds
25oz.
Ladybug
Wings of Grace
$25.06
$39.99
$46.22
$29.98
$29.40
$41.67
Ladybugs
$30.37
It is believed that the teapot originally derived its shape from the wine ewers and ceramic kettles that came from China when tea was originally shipped to Europe in the 17th century. An alternative theory is that the original shape may have come from Islamic coffee pots.
What we can be sure of is that tea was a high price at the time and therefore was the domain of the wealthy, so teapots originally produced during the 17th century were made of a comparable material, (eg. silver) and were rare.
The world owes tea to the Chinese, but the design of the teapot to the Europeans. The first ceramic teapots were heavy with short straight replaceable spouts. These teapots broke easily, so at the beginning of the 18th century the East India Company (the main tea importers) commissioned Chinese artists to create teapots to the company's design. China's porcelain was more durable and, as porcelain can withstand sea water damage, the East India Company placed the pots in the cargo areas of the their ships with the tea being stored on top in the dry. This arrangement also gave the ships better ballast in the cargo areas making them more stable during their voyage.
Around the mid-1800's, William Cookworthy discovered a way to produce porcelain similar to the Chinese and founded a works in the town of Plymouth, UK. At first, of course, the designs of the European pots were influenced by the Chinese designs.
What we can be sure of is that tea was a high price at the time and therefore was the domain of the wealthy, so teapots originally produced during the 17th century were made of a comparable material, (eg. silver) and were rare.
The world owes tea to the Chinese, but the design of the teapot to the Europeans. The first ceramic teapots were heavy with short straight replaceable spouts. These teapots broke easily, so at the beginning of the 18th century the East India Company (the main tea importers) commissioned Chinese artists to create teapots to the company's design. China's porcelain was more durable and, as porcelain can withstand sea water damage, the East India Company placed the pots in the cargo areas of the their ships with the tea being stored on top in the dry. This arrangement also gave the ships better ballast in the cargo areas making them more stable during their voyage.
Around the mid-1800's, William Cookworthy discovered a way to produce porcelain similar to the Chinese and founded a works in the town of Plymouth, UK. At first, of course, the designs of the European pots were influenced by the Chinese designs.
Cherry Blossom Tea Set 6 cups #10061
$35.00
Pig
Cow
Lamb
Elephant
5 1/2"H X 2" Opening
Holds 32 oz
#143677
Keeping teapot warm is an age-old problem. Thankfully, there’s an age-old solution: the tealight candle warmer. It’s an environmentally friendly, cost-effective and charming way to ensure your next cuppa is as warm as the previous. Offered here in lead-free single glazed ceramic.
6 1/2"H X 2"Opening.
Holds 46 oz.
$62.65
$62.65
$62.65
$62.65
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Accessories
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Glazed Ceramic Tea Pot & Cups Set
Light Blue
Dark Blue
Light Green
Dark Green
Pink
Purple
Dark Blue
Light Green
Dark Green
Pink
Purple
$19.50
Dragon Green
#13106
Magnolia
#13259
Mrs Lorelei
#1592
$62.50
$62.50
$62.50
Green Dinosaur
#14118
$62.50
Bunny
#17370
$62.50
Lighthouse
#1592
$62.50
#075577
#654677
#664377
#106577
#604877
#108177
6 3/4"H includes antenna x 1 1/2" opening,
Holds 19 oz.
Holds 19 oz.
#116303
#116304
#116307
#842053
Black with Red Blossoms 5 piece set POR090
$44.25
Out of Stock
Light Blue, Dark Blue, Light Green
Light Blue, Dark Blue, Light Green
Vanderbilt Set
#66977
Morning Medows Teapot
#658077
Vanderbilt service porcelain teapot. Hand wash only.
6 1/2"H with lid. 9"Wide from handle to spout. 3 3/4" Opening.
Out of Stock
Teapot, 2cups, sugar,creamer,& 2 cup and saucers
Out of Stock
Out of Stock