Fine English Collectible Teapots
from
Royal Patrician,
Kensington, Roy Kirkham, Berta Hedstrom, Staffordshire, Heirloom,
Lomonosov Porcelain, and
others are collectible items you will be proud to display.
You know us to
be the industry leader and trend-setter when it comes to
teapots and tea ware, and our 2008 line of products is no
exception. We are excited about our line of products and we know
they will "fly off the shelves" in the coming months. You will
love the solids, stripes, polka dots, and innovative new tea
ware patterns. Check the website often for new and beautiful
teapots. Our "Sales and Clearance" section changes often, so you
will often find great deals on tea ware. We carry teapots to
suit every taste and every budget.
With
Mother's Day around the corner, now is the time to order that
special gift. It's not too early to start shopping.
Or, if you need a unique wedding gift, bridal shower gift or
anniversary gift, surprise her with one of our
Fine
English teapots...a gift that will be cherished for years to
come. She'll love our Aurora Bone China
Fine
English Teapot by
Royal Patrician, trimmed in gold and
accented with a muted floral bouquet. Or, the
Festive Rose Bone
China teapot, also a top quality teapot, features beautiful peach
roses. We also carry matching
English bone china
cups and saucers,
trays, dessert plates,
mugs, and
more. If English bone china,
sterling, or
silver-plated teapots, tea services, holloware by Wallace or tea sets
are your preference, see our special sections devoted to each.
Nothing adds to
the charm of your unique living area like elegant accessories.
These are our favorite teapots, some with lovely floral designs
and others with old world elegance and sophistication. One of
the most popular trends for 2008 is
solid white
teapots and tea accessories that blend with any decor.
Chintz is also making a comeback in elegant rose patterns of all
colors. Hand-decorated porcelain teapots are available in
many styles and feature themes such as flowers, fruit, animals,
birds, music notes, and special anniversary numbers. Let
us know if we can help you find the perfect teapot,
tea set or
tea party accessory.
Royal
Patrician Teapots -
Featured Product Line
We are proud of our association with Royal
Patrician, maker of fine English teapots and tea ware. With over 50
years of experience in the gift and tableware market, their tea ware products
are best sellers with a reputation of quality and affordability. Their
expertise in fine english teapots has brought to us the best in
English bone
China products. Royal Patrician patterns, produced by highly skilled
craftsmen, feature elegant floral designs, many of which are accented with
gold trim. Royal Patrician tea sets are the perfect way to share an
afternoon tea with friends. Each pattern offers bone china teapots in
two sizes along with a matching
creamer and sugar,
cups and saucers,
dessert plates,
mugs, and elegant
bone china trays. We are delighted to present the latest
collection of Royal Patrician Tea ware, imported from England. Start
your collection of a Royal Patrician pattern, and you will have a
family heirloom you will be proud to display.
What is the Difference Between Bone China,
Porcelain and Fine China?
Are you confused about the different types of tableware
such as bone china, porcelain, earthenware, and fine china? This is
probably the most often asked question that we receive from our website
guests at The Teapot Shoppe. To better explain this we need to start
at the beginning. Many cultures around the world started with kiln fired
clay, more commonly referred to as pottery. The simplest form of pottery is earthenware, which includes anything that is kiln-fired at a low
temperature. (600 1200 degrees). This type of pottery is commonly used for
home use and the more refined pieces can be mistaken for china.
The ancient Chinese were responsible for the introduction
of stoneware, a much sturdier form of pottery due to the fact that it
was fired at a much higher temperature. (2500 degrees). Additional
ingredients were added to the process such as kaolin and salt to make a more
heat resistant product. Europeans began making stoneware in the 17th
century and this technology is still used today for products needing
durability.
After the Renaissance, when Italian craftsmen started
using a higher quality of clay (kaolin or china clay ), they began to
experiment with different techniques for making pottery. This is when
Porcelain was
born as a result of purer ingredients matched with higher temperature
techniques.
Of course,
Bone China is
considered the most expensive and refined pottery. Thanks to English
craftsmen, who realized the benefit of adding calcium phosphate to
porcelain, we now enjoy the fine white, translucent
English Bone China
that has been popular for the last two hundred years. English bone china
is still produced today by highly skilled craftsmen who know that these
popular, classic pieces are in high demand and last for many years.
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