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.