Sadler Teapots-My Crinoline Lady

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I love Sadler teapots. Perhaps it's a past life thing (in Victoran England?), or just my appreciation for all things English. No matter what the reason, I simply fall head over heels each time I'm lucky enough to find an authentic Sadler.

To my delight, my husband, who considers tuning up my car to be a romantic gesture, just presented me with a Sadler Crinoline Lady for our 16th anniversary. After I made sure someone hadn't body-snatched my real husband, I embraced him quickly, and with tears welling up in my eyes, I slowly fondled my gorgeous teapot (or do I have that backward?).

It was perfect. No chips! No cracks! No crazing! No faded areas!

To convince myself that this was an authentic Sadler teapot, I turned it over and, sure enough, clearly stamped on the bottom were the words, "Sadler, Made in England." It was the real deal. I felt true joy, and so proud of my husband for knowing how to make his wife happy.

I then went to my computer and did a little research on my new treasure. In all likelihood, this Sadler dates back to the 1930's, the Art Deco period. I discovered that Queen Mary collected teapots and, in 1935, purchased a crinoline lady for her collection. Wow! I was in good company, indeed.

The word "crinoline" was quite unfamiliar to me. What exactly did it mean and how could a lady be crinoline? I looked it up and all became clear. Crinoline is "A petticoat of haircloth or other stiff material, worn under a full skirt to keep it belled out." Of course, that made perfect sense. The beautiful lady depicted on the front of my teapot is wearing a Victorian yellow and purple gown with a full, hooped skirt. Voila! The lady wears a crinoline dress as she sits in a tranquil, old world garden, with her thatched cottage in the background. If you look closely, you can see a small table in front of her with a teapot and tea cup. I imagine she is enjoying High Tea in her lavish backyard.

This lovely and rare (thank you, hubby) Sadler Crinoline Lady Teapot is covered in a golden floral chintz pattern on a creamy white backgound. I am now determined to find more crinoline ladies to add to my collection.

Wish me luck!

 

Sadler Teapots-My Crinoline Lady

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I love Sadler teapots. Perhaps it's a past life thing (in Victoran England?), or just my appreciation for all things English. No matter what the reason, I simply fall head over heels each time I'm lucky enough to find an authentic Sadler.

To my delight, my husband, who considers tuning up on my car to be a romantic gesture, just presented me with a Sadler Crinoline Lady for our 16th anniversary. After I made sure someone hadn't body-snatched my real husband, I embraced him quickly, and with tears welling up in my eyes, I slowly fondled my gorgeous teapot (or do I have that backward?).

It was perfect. No chips! No cracks! No crazing! No faded areas!

To convince myself that this was an authentic Sadler teapot, I turned it over and, sure enough, clearly stamped on the bottom were the words, "Sadler, Made in England." It was the real deal. I felt true joy, and so proud of my husband for knowing how to make his wife happy.

I then went to my computer and did a little research on my new treasure. In all likelihood, this Sadler dates back to the 1930's, the Art Deco period. I discovered that Queen Mary collected teapots and, in 1935, purchased a crinoline lady for her collection. Wow! I was in good company, indeed.

The word "crinoline" was quite unfamiliar to me. What exactly did it mean and how could a lady be crinoline? I looked it up and all became clear. Crinoline is "A petticoat of haircloth or other stiff material, worn under a full skirt to keep it belled out." Of course, that made perfect sense. The beautiful lady depicted on the front of my teapot is wearing a Victorian yellow and purple gown with a full, hooped skirt. Voila! The lady wears a crinoline dress as she sits in a tranquil, old world garden, with her thatched cottage in the background. If you look closely, you can see a small table in front of her with a teapot and tea cup. I imagine she is enjoying High Tea in her lavish backyard.

This lovely and rare (thank you, hubby) Sadler Crinoline Lady Teapot is covered in a golden floral chintz pattern on a creamy white backgound. I am now determined to find more crinoline ladies to add to my collection.

Wish me luck!

 

Sadler Teapots-My Crinoline Lady

 

I love Sadler teapots. Perhaps it's a past life thing (in Victoran England?), or just my appreciation for all things Engish. No matter what the reason, I simply fall head over heels each time I'm lucky enough to find an authentic Sadler.

To my delight, my husband, who considers tuning up on my car to be a romantic gesture, just presented me with a Sadler Crinoline Lady for our 16th anniversary. After I made sure someone hadn't body-snatched my real husband, I embraced him quickly, and with tears welling up in my eyes, I slowly fondled my gorgeous teapot (or do I have that backward?).

It was perfect. No chips! No cracks! No crazing! No faded areas!

To convince myself that this was an authentic Sadler teapot, I turned it over and, sure enough, clearly stamped on the bottom were the words, "Sadler, Made in England." It was the real deal. I felt true joy, and so proud of my husband for knowing how to make his wife happy.

I then went to my computer and did a little research on my new treasure. In all likelihood, this Sadler dates back to the 1930's, the Art Deco period. I discovered that Queen Mary collected teapots and, in 1935, purchased a crinoline lady for her collection. Wow! I was in good company, indeed.

The word "crinoline" was quite unfamiliar to me. What exactly did it mean and how could a lady be crinoline? I looked it up and all became clear. Crinoline is "A petticoat of haircloth or other stiff material, worn under a full skirt to keep it belled out." Of course, that made perfect sense. The beautiful lady depicted on the front of my teapot is wearing a Victorian yellow and purple gown with a full, hooped skirt. Voila! The lady wears a crinoline dress as she sits in a tranquil, old world garden, with her thatched cottage in the background. If you look closely, you can see a small table in front of her with a teapot and tea cup. I imagine she is enjoying High Tea in her lavish backyard.

This lovely and rare (thank you, hubby) Sadler Crinoline Lady Teapot is covered in a golden floral chintz pattern on a creamy white backgound. I am now determined to find more crinoline ladies to add to my collection.

Wish me luck!

 

Teapot Collectables: A James Giles Masterpiece

This remarkable porcelain teapot, with "Harlequin" decoration, sold at Christie's, in 2006, for $110,000.00. Rarely do we find teapot collectables of this caliber. This teapot was manufactured in Worcester in 1770, then sent to the workshop of London decorator, James Giles, in Soho. Mr. Giles established his workshop in the 1740's, where he primarily decorated porcelain Chinese tea sets. In 1763, he switched to Worcester as his principal source of porcelain blanks...awaiting his masterful touch.

What makes this teapot so valuable, in addition to its age and condition, is that each of the eight reserved panels on the pot and its cover is painted with a different and totally unrelated pattern, although each pattern is found on other Giles decorated items.

For teapot collectors, as well as for those of you who appreciate art in all forms, I refer you to, "The Art of Worcester Porcelain, 1751-1788."

I hope the discovery of this unique, and valuable, teapot, further encourages you to begin your search for teapot treasures.

Vintage Teapot: Aladdin Magic

Before purchasing vintage teapots, you should learn all there is to know in a book such as, "Warman's Antiques & Collectibles 2011 Price Guide." Knowledge is power, and the more you know about the teapot collectables market, the stronger your position will be when you attend auctions, or negotiate with antique dealers.The price of most items in antique stores is usually negotiable. But, you do not want to offend the dealer by offering a price that is well below its value. Nevertheless, do not be afraid to make a good-faith offer based on your research.

This simple, yet elegant, vintage teapot was created by Arthur Wood. How do we know this? In addition to the label on the front of the teapot, the bottom is marked "Arthur Wood England" with the number 5403. With these great markings, you can be assured that this is an authentic Arthur Wood Aladdin Teapot.

Whenever you buy vintage or antique teapots, or any other type of collectable, try to find some evidence of a time period, or manufacturing mark. Notice the condition of the piece and the materials used in the teapot. There are many treasures to be found in the marketplace, but, there are also numerous knock-offs. To ensure against deception, you must be an adept detective and determine if this teapot is:

• Something you love
• In good to great condition
• Authentic for the time period
• Well-priced and within your budget

The world of teapot collectables to exciting and fun. But, nobody feels good about being ripped off. Once you've done your homework, you will be better equipped to evaluate the treasure that will become a part of your beloved collection.

How to Make Tea : Making Tea with Gaiwan Sets

This is a wonderfully short lesson on Gaiwan tea brewing. Once you've prepared your delicious tea, pour it into the elegant teapot from your Chinese tea set, invite a friend to join you, and have a pleasant and relaxing afternoon.

Gaiwan tea is a type of tea brewing that uses a lidded bowl for the tea. Learn more about making tea with a Gaiwan tea set with tips from a tea connoisseur in this free video on brewing tea. Expert: Josh Chamberlain Bio: Josh Chamberlain started his own tea company, J-Teas, in 2004. He buys his tea from small family farms throughout the world. Filmmaker: max koetter

Teapot Collectables: Better Than The Lottery?

How would you like to sell one of your teapot collectables for over $100,000? Silly question! This gorgeous teapot sold for a staggering price of $101,520.00, breaking all previous records of teapot sales.

Now, if all teapots sold in that price range, I dare say there would be very few collectors. But, it's nice to know, when you go to garage and estate sales, attend auctions, visit thrift stores, or get lucky when you scout around an old attic, that you might just find a little teapot that secures your entire future.

This particular teapot was manufactured in a pottery body known as creamware, in 1765, with a political message that some might relate to today. One side says, "Success to Trade in America," while the other side says, "No Stamp Act."

These words had political significance in 1765 since the Stamp Act was the first example of the British Crown imposing a direct tax on its American colonists. This act required that all legal documents be printed on stamp paper, which was a special type of paper taxable by England. This tax set in motion the chain of events that led to the American Revolution in 1776.

This teapot was manufactured in Staffordshire by Josiah Wedgwood, who was a supporter of Free Trade in America. Of course, it's always wise to follow the money. It just so happens that Wedgwood was very popular in America, and large quantities of his products were exported to America in the late 1700's.

As it turns out, an American collector outbid two London buyers during the auction, which was held in Great Britain in April of 2009.This rare beauty survived the madness of King George, as well as both the American and French Revolutions. To this day, this remarkable teapot remains perfectly intact.

Now go out there and add your own gem to your teapot collectables. You just never know what you might find.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Child's Tea Set and Other Tea Party Ideas

Your child's first birthday is fast approaching and you're experiencing panic, stress, and anxiety. The "sensible" side of your brain tells you that since your child will not remember a thing about this very special day, you could get away with something cheap and fast. But, you readily admit that this party is not so much for your child as it is to impress and outdo your friends' parties.

Bouncy houses are getting so tiresome. Birthday clowns only frighten the little darlings. Chuck E Cheese is so last decade. A backyard carnival can be quite pricey, not to mention those messy ponies. Thinking cap time. While you can't afford a trip to Disneyland, why not "borrow" a Disney theme? Something that would be fun and enchanting for everyone in attendance.

There was that wonderful Alice in Wonderland film with that gorgeous Johnny Depp. Hmmm! Well, that's it, then. Why not have an Alice in Wonderland tea party?

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Start off with the perfect child's tea set. Of course, there are many from which to choose. You might just want an Alice teapot, accompanied by paper plates and plastic utensils. Simple, cheap, and easy. Or, you might want to go all out with an entire Alice in Wonderland tea set. You  will, of course, need a hat befitting a Mad Hatter. And, the final accessory for the event, the Red Queen Hat for your little princess. Then, all you have to do is make some delicious Alice cupcakes, serve delectable fruit punch, and brew some peach herbal tea for all to enjoy.

You will have accomplished a major feat with this delightful party! You will have outdone all previous birthday parties in the neighborhood, and will have set the bar higher for the unlucky parent who must plan the next birthday party.

It all starts with a child's tea set. Since all tea parties are fun for children and grown-ups alike, you can't go wrong, no matter what the theme, as witnessed in this hilarious video.

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The last step? Take lots of pictures and post them on Facebook!

Teapot Collectables For Coffee Lovers

This may seem a bit odd and counter-intuitive, but you truly do not need to like tea to love teapot collectables. Although tea may be a soothing beverage to some people, it's definitely not for everyone. Thus, the expression: "Not my cup of tea."

We now know that tea is one of the healthiest drinks on the planet, it will calm you down and add years to your life. But no one drinks anything merely for its health benefits. Rarely will you be able to convince a coffee drinker to switch. Iced tea may be refreshing on a hot, summer day, but you may simply prefer lemonade, soda pop, or even iced coffee. Not a problem! To each his (or her) own.

Teapot collectables are aesthetically pleasing, suitable for all budgets, and create instant ambiance to any room. They can be conversation pieces, objects of humor, heirlooms from your beloved Aunt Zookie, or just objects that stole your heart and make you laugh out loud. How many collections fit that description? The reason for your collection is not the least bit important.

A wonderful post by Vince McDonald states: "It's been said that 'there is nothing more reassuring than a good old cup of tea.' It's part of the British heritage and a way of life. The vessels that brew the tea have been cast and made into every conceivable shape known to man, they possess that unique sense of welcoming appeal that only teapots can give. In the modern day collecting world, novelty teapots reign supreme."

So, for those of you who want a "serious" hobby, teapot collectables are for you. And, for those of you who want your silly-bone tickled every now and again, teapot collectables are for you. In other words, no matter what your taste, preference, or personality, there is a teapot, somewhere, calling your name.