Vintage Gibson’s England Teapot Dark Brown Tortoise Shell Glaze over Red Clay Enameled Flowers and Gold Trim - No Lid

Gorgeous Gibsons England earthenware teapot of red clay has a shiny deep brown/black tortoiseshell glaze decorated with enamel flowers and heavily accented with gold. The front of the teapot has five hand-painted enamel flowers each with five heart-shaped petals, two in blue, two in pink, and one in yellow. The flowers are connected with gold stems. The front design is divided by a gold diagonal line with five horizontal gold lines. The spout and the handle are encrusted with gold, though the handle is worn. The rim is also gold-covered. The only decoration on the back is the beautiful tortoiseshell glaze.

It is marked with the impressed cast-in mark that reads Gibsons England. The "Gibsons England" cast-in mark dates to 1910, though this teapot may be as recent as the 1950s. There is also a hand-painted design mark that may be 5489 with a letter.

There is a small chip on the rim and a chip from the underside of the spout (see pictures).
Makers Mark: Gibsons England
Approximately 4.75” tall, 5” wide, and 8.255” long (with handle).

History of Gibson & Sons: Gibson & Sons were manufacturers of earthenware, particularly teapots. Between 1907 and 1908 they manufactured the largest teapot in the world, capable of holding over 1000 cups of tea. From 1885 until 1965 they occupied the newly built Albany Pottery until moving out to smaller premises. Gibson’s had links with Robert Sudlow and their name is over the far entrance sign. Sudlow also operated the Adelaide Works in Burslem. (https://thecuriosityloft.co.uk/product/gibsons-staffordshire-1950s-cream-jug/)

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