Pueblo Teapots
Allie Farlowe
June 23, 2026
Indigenous pueblo people in the American Southwest have been creating pottery for over a thousand years.[i] They gathered raw clay from the land and using
Tag: 19th century
Martin Brothers Grotesque Figural Teapot
Allie Farlowe
October 20, 2025
The Martin brothers are considered “the most inventive and idiosyncratic potters” of their day as well as “the first dedicated studio potters in post-industrial England.”[i]
Chahakobi Ningyō (Tea Serving Doll)
Allie Farlowe
December 27, 2024
During Japan’s Edo period (1603–1868), an interesting development occurred that conceivably “sparked” that country’s “love of robotics.”[i] One might wonder what could have such an
Paul Storr Silver Teapots
Allie Farlowe
July 29, 2021
Paul Storr (British, 1771-1844) has been called “the last of the great goldsmiths.” [i] This reputation is rightfully deserved. During the late Georgian era Storr produced a
Paul Revere Silver Teapots
Allie Farlowe
June 5, 2021
“During [Paul Revere’s] protracted life, his activity in business and benevolence, the vigor of his mind, and strength of his constitution were unabated…Seldom has the
Black Basaltes Swan Teapot
Nora Weston
August 22, 2017
This stoneware teapot is attributed to Sowter & Company, an early 19th century pottery manufacturer. Sowter & Company—also called Mexborough Old Pottery—was one of several
Park Hall Teapot
Nora Weston
July 31, 2014
This teapot was decorated by the renowned porcelain painter William Billingsley (British, 1758-1828). Billingsley began his career working for Royal Crown Derby, though later worked