Collector’s Corner: My English Teapot Collection

My English Teapot Collection
Sadler 2273 handpainted floral teapot with gold trim, c. 1937.

Shopping around, I have been impressed by the good quality and variety of English teapots. I have bought elegant bone china pots and some with humble origins. I have purchased teapots with roses of many colors. Fruit is also a favorite theme. I have found many more commemorative ones and even two with dragons. I like the pots with historical themes, such as the Blue Willow legend. I was delighted to learn when visiting Pacific Grove, California, that their Festival of Lanterns is based on the Blue Willow story. Doing research on teapots reveals so many interesting facts!

The problem of display space presented itself as my collection grew. We bought a display cabinet, another, another, and then another. When there were no more places for display cases, we found two tea carts that looked attractive in our dining room. They are now loaded with teapots. I have slowed down on buying teapots and tend to choose smaller ones, but I will always find space for just the right pot.

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