This is our remarkable reproduction of the Thomas Crafts redware teapot, meticulously crafted on the wheel by Rick of Pied Potter Hamelin. With its elegant ribbed handle and exquisite finish achieved using our specially formulated lead-free black glaze, this teapot exudes timeless charm. Having a capacity of 32 oz. (4 cups), it stands at 7” high with a width of 9.50”, including the spout and handle. Faithfully replicating the teapots created at Crafts Pottery in Whately, Massachusetts from 1821-32, this tea masterpiece is the perfect companion to another teapot Rick created for a Connecticut museum. Add an air of authenticity and historical allure to your teatime rituals with this beautiful teapot reproduction.
* We reproduce antique redware and our pieces are made to look old. Any cracks, chips and slight crazing are intentional to give the feel of an antique heirloom.
* Lead-free
* Our own formulated lead-free glaze turns the white slip a golden color during firing.
* Since each item is hand-made, dimensions are approximate and may vary up to 0.5". You will also notice variations in form, color and design.
* We combine shipping on multiple purchases. Shipping quotes are estimates, we are doing our best to estimate final size and weight of the box after packing.
* We will refund shipping overcharges if there is a substantial difference in the shipping cost vs. the amount you are charged.
* Our goal is to be fair with shipping costs and get the items to you in perfect condition.
Our redware is hand-made and hand decorated by using our special clay mix and unique lead-free glaze. In order for us to control color and quality, we blend our own clay from five different clays found in different parts of the United States. Rick uses an old decorating technique called "slip trailing" to decorate the pots with different colors of clays. Garine uses the sgraffito and stamping techniques. Sgraffito cuts through the yellow slip on the surface to reveal the red body of the clay beneath and stamping is using a found object to add the slips to the surface of the pot, thus creating a pattern. All our pots are fired twice and have slight crazing in various degrees on the surface of the glaze to make them look old. Most of our plates also have cat paw prints impressed on the back that were originally created by our Siamese cat, Ashby.
Since redware pottery cannot withstand drastic changes in temperature, pie plates and baking dishes can be used for baking as long as they are gradually warmed. Platters and plates should be at room temperature or warmed slightly before using to serve very hot food. Redware by nature is somewhat porous. A redware pot will hold liquid for a period of time, but is not recommended for long-term storage of liquids and if used as a vase, place a liner in the vase to protect your furniture. Thank you for finding a place in your home for our products.
