Antique Teapot Copeland Spode Blue Italian Egyptian Shape C.1920

A fine early 20th-century Copeland Spode blue and white transferware teapot in the celebrated Spode’s Italian pattern, dating to circa 1920–1930.

This attractive and increasingly collectible example is made in the distinctive Egyptian shape, with its low rounded rectangular body, sweeping spout, tall angular handle and original fitted domed cover with decorative finial.

Beautifully transfer printed in underglaze blue with the famous Spode’s Italian landscape, depicting classical architecture, ruins, trees, figures and animals within an extensive romantic landscape. The upper border, cover and handle are richly decorated with the contrasting floral and foliate design characteristic of the Italian pattern.

The underside bears the blue printed oval “COPELAND / SPODE’S / ITALIAN / ENGLAND” factory backstamp.

The form can be identified particularly closely: a documented Copeland Spode Italian Egyptian-shape teapot dating to the 1920s measures 23 cm from spout to handle, corresponding precisely with the dimensions of this example.

The Italian pattern was first introduced by Spode circa 1816 and became one of the factory’s most celebrated and enduring blue-and-white designs.

Condition: A very attractive display example retaining its original fitted cover. The handle, spout and finial are intact. There is age-related glaze crazing and some associated staining internally, together with fine hairlining, including a hairline to the upper flange/rim as photographed and a short hairline visible to the underside. Minor surface wear and manufacturing imperfections consistent with age. Please study the detailed photographs, which form part of the condition report.

Maker: Copeland Spode

Pattern: Spode’s Italian / Blue Italian

Shape: Egyptian

Origin: Stoke-on-Trent, England

Date: Circa 1920–1930

Height: approx. 14 cm

Length: approx. 23 cm spout to handle

Width: approx. 12 cm

Weight: 666 g

Backstamp: Copeland Spode’s Italian England

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Condition, Attribution & Authenticity Notice

This work is offered as an antique object based on visual examination and comparative stylistic analysis. All statements regarding age, origin, attribution, and period represent informed scholarly opinion and are not guarantees of absolute fact.

Condition descriptions are based on external observation only. The interior, underside of the base, and any internal cavities or consecration materials have not been examined. No technical analysis (including XRF, thermoluminescence, or metallurgical testing) has been performed.

As is typical with antique bronzes, minor casting irregularities, surface wear, rubbing to high points, oxidation, and age-related imperfections are present and should be expected. No visible repairs or restorations are observed from the available views; however, the absence of hidden restorations cannot be guaranteed.

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