Description

A charming Sadler The Old Mill house-shaped ceramic teapot with a 2 cup capacity. Its cottage-like body and removable roof lid bring a traditional countryside mill scene to your ceramic collection.

Colourful brickwork, blue and lilac roof tiles and a tall chimney frame the illustrated miller and waterwheel. The gables bear the decorative date 1812, while “The Old Mill” is written along the lower edge. Imagine it on a kitchen dresser among your favourite ceramics, adding a little countryside nostalgia and plenty of character.

Details and measurements

• Maker: Sadler.
• Design: The Old Mill, in the shape of a mill house.
• Material: Ceramic.
• Capacity: 2 cups.
• Length: 19cm from the tip of the spout to the tip of the handle.
• Height: 14cm.
• Base marking: Sadler, Made in England.
• Lid: Removable roof-shaped lid.

Inscription on the base

The Old Mill

“The great wheel ever-turning, the creak of timbers and cogs, the sound of the millstone grinding the corn from the farmers field, creating the flour of life's bread for the people. The craft of the miller can still be found in the countryside today.”

Condition

Some glazing to the bottom, but displays well. Please study the photographs, including the underside view, for condition details.

A note for collectors

An appealing piece for collectors of Sadler teapots, house-shaped ceramics or nostalgic countryside designs. The illustrated mill scene, architectural details and descriptive base inscription give it plenty to enjoy, whether displayed on its own or alongside other characterful teapots.