Teapots [antikvár]

' * ^«' ¦ . rí » í * - > 4 W helher you have one favourite teapot for brewing tea or a colleclion that continues to grow, you will find this book an informative guide for both the general and special interest collector. While collecting is very subjective, collectors spending anywhere from a few pounds up to L1,000 fall into two groups: generálist or specialist. After finding there is something about teapots they just cannot resist, many collectors decide upon a certain category that is personally appealing, and specialize in collecting only those within that range. It may be teapots of a certain manufacturer, shape, material, colour, size, or other particular type. For example, many collectors specialize in Hall China teapots, while others seek only children's or toy tea sets. The majority of teapot collectors are generalists who collect more by visual appeal and price rather than by category. Their collections include a wide variety of teapots, and the individual pots have their own unique ABOVE LEFT Cobaft bfue net design teapot was made in Russia and is marked in script red letters: "A L B". It was purchased from the Lomonosov Factory, near Leningrad, well known for its classic blue and white porcelain. Matching cups are available, all from Horchow. ABOVE B/ue and white china teapot with the handle over the top. This pot was bought in Battle in England - the place where the Battle of Hastings was fought in 1066.