How can you tell if a teapot is decorative?
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How can you tell if a teapot is decorative?
Balance. The most obvious sign that a teapot is an art piece rather than a brewing vessel is a handle that is not big enough to hold the weight of the full pot. Unusual proportions between the handle, body, and spout are artistically interesting, but rarely make for a useable pot.
How old is the oldest teapot?
The earliest example of a teapot that has survived to this day seems to be the one in the Flagstaff House Museum of Teaware; it has been dated to 1513 and is attributed to Gongchun.
How do you date a tea set?
Look For Handwritten Markings If there are handwritten marks, the tea set is made before the 1800s, before stamping was used. If the tea set has a stamped logo, lettering and/or numbers that are not blue, the set was made after 1850. Any tea set with a logo or trademark is made after 1862.
Who is Paul Cardew?
Paul Cardew is a world renowned ceramic designer now residing at Rame Barton. Many years ago he did his art foundation course at Plymouth Art college, gained his BA hons at Loughborough Art College, ATD in Leicester University and then went on to lecture at Exeter Art College.
How old is Sadler teapot?
James Sadler and Sons Ltd is the world famous pottery manufacturer originally founded in 1882 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire in England. Sadler started with their famous red clay fine earthenware teapots with a dark brown glaze.
Why is it called a Brown Betty teapot?
The name Brown Betty describes a type of teapot with common characteristics of red Etruria Marl clay, a transparent or dark brown Rockingham Glaze and a familiar portly body.
Is Paul Cardew related to Michael Cardew?
Paul Cardew has a studio at Rame Barton in east Cornwall. He is a great-nephew of the renowned ceramicist Michael CARDEW.
Where are Brown Betty teapots made?
Staffordshire
Brown Betty Teapot Features They are made from a special red clay found only in Staffordshire. They are made exclusively in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. The teapot is in a globe shape because that’s been found to be best for infusing loose leaf tea.
