These old ceramic teapots made by Sadler are always sought-after Art Deco period novelty items
This is a fine example made in a classic cream colour with subtle chrome highlights. All the chrome embellishments are nice and clean. There is hardly any rubbing, perhaps a tiny bit of the very top of the driver's helmet - but apart from that - everything else is just fine. These wee teapots always make me think of the famous painting by Tamara de Lempicka depicting the glamorous lady wearing a similar driving helmet in her car racing car.
The teapot takes the form of an Art Deco streamlined racing car - it has the humourous number plate OK T42.
Impressed mark on the base: Made in England/Registered Number 820236. This number was used in the 1930s.
This is a lovely example - many other ones that I have seen have some sort of damage. This one has no damage, chips, or cracks. The lid is intact and the driver's head is as made. There is no staining to the interior and as you can see from my images - it displays well.
The teapot has a very slight craquelure to the glaze - this is very light and has not discoloured over the past 90 years. This is often found on these pieces - and seems to have been an issue with the Sadler glossy glazes at this time. You really have to look carefully and in close up to see it - and it does not affect the racing car on display.
Dimensions: it is 8 3/4 inches in length. The width is just over 4 1/4 inches It has a height of 3 3/4 inches.
The weight is just under 800 grams.
My asking price here takes into consideration the fine condition and its early production date.
We will send this with Royal Mail Recorded and cap the postage at £4.95 to you in the UK. This will be applied to your order at the checkout.