Estate Sale Auction Hand carved Sculptures, Redware, Brand Name Collectibles, Tools & Household Items
Lot 97:
Description
A collection of five decorative ceramic teapots and tea-related sets featuring various figural and themed designs. The assortment includes a hand-painted Otagiri figural teapot depicting a Mother Hen in a green floral gown with a white apron and bonnet, holding a basket of eggs and a chick. This piece is marked on the base with a molded copyright Otagiri mark and a gold foil sticker reading Hand Painted Otagiri Japan. Also included is a hand-painted Otagiri figural teapot depicting Mother Goose wearing a blue polka-dot dress and bonnet, holding a smaller white bird. This teapot also bears the molded copyright Otagiri mark and a gold foil sticker. A ceramic teapot in the form of a Native American tipi features a branch-style handle and a lid shaped like tied poles; the body is decorated with geometric patterns and hunter figures, marked on the base with molded copyright OCI and 34 OZ. A large figural teapot is shaped as a yellow rabbit holding a yellow daffodil that serves as the spout, with the rabbit head as the lid. The base of the rabbit teapot features a molded copyright symbol and a diamond-shaped maker mark. The final item is a three-piece stackable tea set with a Paris theme, comprising a teapot base, two cups, and a red lid. The set is decorated with black transfer-printed images of the Eiffel Tower, Parisian landmarks, and the word Paris with red hearts.
Rabbit teapot height: 10.5 inches
Tipi teapot height: 9 inches
Hen teapot height: 8.5 inches
Goose teapot height: 8 inches
Paris tea set height: 8 inches.
Condition report:
All items in the collection are in good overall condition. No chips, cracks, or evidence of repair are visible. The foot rims on the bases show minor shelf wear and typical light discoloration consistent with age and occasional use.
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