Description
This Tony Carter ceramic novelty teapot takes the form of a chaise longue, decorated with pink rosebuds and green foliage against a cream-coloured glaze. Its romantic details include a miniature love letter and an open heart-shaped chocolate box, finished in pink and gold tones.
The letter reads “My Darling, I love only you”, with kisses and hugs beneath. Beside it, the sculpted chocolate box adds another playful detail, making this a distinctive display piece for a collection of novelty teapots.
Design and markings
- Maker: Tony Carter.
- Ceramic chaise longue-shaped collector’s teapot.
- Pink rose decoration with miniature love letter and heart-shaped chocolate box.
- Limited edition, as supplied in the item details; handwritten base marking read “359/98”.
- Base stamped “Tony Carter”, “Made in England” and “Twenty Years of Excellence 1978–1998”.
The printed dates commemorate the maker’s twenty-year anniversary; the handwritten marking is recorded separately and is not presented as an edition size.
Condition
A vintage piece with minor wear commensurate with age, adding to its character and sense of history. Please browse all photographs for a closer look at the details and condition.
A distinctive piece for a collector’s cabinet or a romantic-themed display, and a thoughtful gift idea for someone who enjoys unusual ceramic teapots.
Tony Carter Chaise Longue Teapot with Love Letter – Limited Edition
£85.00
Description
This Tony Carter ceramic novelty teapot takes the form of a chaise longue, decorated with pink rosebuds and green foliage against a cream-coloured glaze. Its romantic details include a miniature love letter and an open heart-shaped chocolate box, finished in pink and gold tones.
The letter reads “My Darling, I love only you”, with kisses and hugs beneath. Beside it, the sculpted chocolate box adds another playful detail, making this a distinctive display piece for a collection of novelty teapots.
Design and markings
- Maker: Tony Carter.
- Ceramic chaise longue-shaped collector’s teapot.
- Pink rose decoration with miniature love letter and heart-shaped chocolate box.
- Limited edition, as supplied in the item details; handwritten base marking read “359/98”.
- Base stamped “Tony Carter”, “Made in England” and “Twenty Years of Excellence 1978–1998”.
The printed dates commemorate the maker’s twenty-year anniversary; the handwritten marking is recorded separately and is not presented as an edition size.
Condition
A vintage piece with minor wear commensurate with age, adding to its character and sense of history. Please browse all photographs for a closer look at the details and condition.
A distinctive piece for a collector’s cabinet or a romantic-themed display, and a thoughtful gift idea for someone who enjoys unusual ceramic teapots.