Crown Ducal
War Against Hitlerism

A. J. Richardson & Co. (England, 1915-1974)
War Against Hitlerism c. 1939
ceramic
5.5 x 8.5 x 6″
Kamm Collection. 2000.312

Crown Ducal was a trademarked ware of the A. J. Richardson company, who produced this World War II era teapot. It features a patriotic message for the people of England as they sacrificed domestic goods for the war effort.  “War Against Hitlerism. This souvenir teapot was made for Dyson & Horsfall of Preston to replace aluminium stocks taken over for Allied armaments, 1939.”