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Ceramic Cottage House Teapot Vintage White House Novelty Tea Pot Country Kitchen Collectible
Ceramic Cottage House Teapot Vintage White House Novelty Tea Pot Country Kitchen Collectible
This vintage ceramic cottage house teapot is a novelty house-shaped tea pot designed for decorative display and light functional use. The piece dates to the mid-20th century, when architectural and cottage-form teapots were popular as country kitchen décor and collectible home accessories.
The teapot is modeled as a small white cottage with textured brick-style walls, a pitched roof lid, and molded architectural detailing throughout. The spout extends from the side of the house, while the handle is integrated at the rear. The surface is finished in a glossy white glaze with subtle hand-applied brown detailing accenting the roofline and door features. The compact form measures approximately 9.5 cm in height, 15 cm in width, and 7 cm in depth.
House-shaped teapots were commonly produced from the 1950s through the 1970s as decorative kitchen pieces, often intended for shelf display, cabinet styling, or as gift ideas for collectors of novelty ceramics. This example does not show a visible maker’s mark, which is typical of many mid-century decorative teapots produced for export and general home décor markets.
The condition is good vintage condition overall. Light surface wear, minor glaze rubbing, and small kiln-related imperfections are present, consistent with age and original production. No cracks or repairs are observed.
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A great addition for collectors or vintage lovers.
Height: 9.5 cm
Width: 15 cm
Depth: 7 cm
Weight: 240 g
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