Description

A charming vintage Paul Cardew for Portmeirion Botanic Garden one-cup teapot, combining colourful botanical decoration with a delightful miniature tea-table lid. Measuring 13.5cm from the tip of the spout to the tip of the handle and 11cm high, this compact piece makes a lovely addition to a teapot collection.

The cream-coloured body is decorated with flowers, leafy stems and butterflies, finished with a green leafy border around the base. The sculpted lid resembles a little tabletop set with a miniature cup and saucer, bowl and tall lidded pot, each echoing the botanical decoration below. A curved pale handle with metallic-coloured fittings and a slender spout complete the design.

Imagine it on a kitchen dresser among your favourite floral ceramics, its tiny tea-service details inviting a closer look. A thoughtful gift for a Portmeirion collector or anyone who enjoys unusual vintage teapots.

In 1993, Portmeirion partnered with Cardew Design to create a distinctive line of art pieces. The collaboration brought together Susan Williams‑Ellis’s famous Botanic Garden floral artwork and Paul Cardew’s intricate, whimsical teapot sculptures.

Details and measurements

• Maker: Portmeirion.
• Pattern: Botanic Garden.
• Design: One-cup tea table teapot.
• Length: 13.5cm from spout tip to handle tip.
• Height: 11cm.
• Base marking: Portmeirion, Made in England, Hand Wash Only.
• Care: Hand wash only, as marked on the base.

Condition

The underside shows some surface marks, with a product label still attached. Please examine the photographs for the decoration and condition of this individual piece.