Summary
Cottage style teapot manufactured by Price Bros., England, circa 1938 and used in Footscray, Victoria, Australia, circa 1938-1992. It was purchased from a shop in Hopkin Street, Footscray as an engagement or wedding gift for the donor in 1938. Not used often but used 'just for show'.
Physical Description
Teapot in the shape and design of a house. Body of teapot is square; spout and handle represent branches; front illustrates an interior scene with chairs, grandfather clock and two windows with yellow brick walls; rear illustration is internal with two chairs, windows and hearth with mantlepiece and black pot hung over fire. Top section of pot is in shape of tiled roof. Teapot has a separate lid.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Muriel Carman, 27 Jul 1992
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Manufacturer
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Place & Date Used
Footscray, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1938-1992
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Inscriptions
Glazed lower edge: Ye olde fireside. Under pot: Ye olde fireside/Price Bros/Made in England/Fireside Ware/Reg.No.845006.
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Classification
Domestic life, Food & drink consumption, Servingware - drinks
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
24.5 cm (Length), 0.11 cm (Width), 14 cm (Height)
Measurements taken with lid (92.1868.2).
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