What is a Sadler teapot?
Sadler Teapot Sadler started with their famous red clay fine earthenware teapots with a dark brown glaze. They have since gone on to become one of the most well known pottery manufacturers in the world. They produce numerous designs and items ranging from teapots and mugs to tea accessories.
How old are Sadler teapots?
Sadler “Brown Betty” teapots. Sadler racing car teapot 1930s….James Sadler and Sons Ltd.
| Industry | Pottery |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1882 in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England |
| Founder | James Sadler |
| Defunct | 2000 |
| Fate | Went into receivership; rights purchased by Churchill China |
How do I identify a Sadler teapot?
The early Sadler teapots were “Brown Betty” style, tall and shaped more like a coffee pot with possibly a marking found on the bottom. For a Sadler teapot made between 1899 and 1937, there will be an impressed mark that reads “ENGLAND JSSB.”
What are Sadler teapots made of?
They were round teapots made using a red clay with a manganese brown glaze known as Rockingham glaze. This was the most popular type of teapot in England for about 200 years before Sadler opened his factory. James Sadler made a name for himself and his company flourished.
How do I value a teapot?
To determine the face value of your teapot, look at its shape, colours, decorations, and pattern. All these are factors that will help you figure out your teapot’s age. And the older the teapot, the more valuable it is. When it comes to shape, teapot makers have been adopting different styles since time immemorial.
How can you tell if a teapot is vintage?
A common indicator that your teapot is old is by looking at the spout holes. If there are three or four, it’s an antique. Since these teapots were made by hand, look for irregular circles and slight imperfections around the holes.