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Article: Whimsical teapots hold high value; CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions. Sheet music: "Born to Be Kissed," 1935, Jean Harlow and Howard Dietz on cover: $50. Popeye Christmas light covers: molded plastic, red, white, blue and yellow, characters from cartoon, 1930s: $85. Cast-iron: griddle, waffle iron and frying pans, Wagner-ware, child's, four pieces: $115. Advertising: Harley-Davidson lighter, Scripto Vu-lighter, Harley logo and slogan, "More Than a Machine," 1960s: $125. Royal Bayreuth planter: cottage by waterfall, handles: $150. Shoe Shine Joe toy: with lighted pipe, Japanese, battery, tin, plastic, plush cover, monkey, 9 inches: $210. Sterling-silver bracelet: openwork scrolling links, rectangular plaques, marked "Georg Jensen 62": $350. Lenci dolls, girl in cheerleader outfit and boy in soccer outfit, 1920s, 173 4 inches: $395. Keystone bitters bottle: barrel shape, amber, 3 4-quart, 93 4 inches: $575. Russian neoclassical-style brass-mounted mahogany mirror: beveled, 5 feet-by-251 4 inches: $2,300.
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- December 1, 1996
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Fancy teapots shaped like humans, animals, furniture or houses
are not a 1990s idea. Many 19th-century teapots were made to
resemble camels, monkeys, flowers or vegetables.
Probably the most famous figural teapot is the "Aesthetic" or
"Oscar Wilde" teapot made in 1882. The clever two-sided pot depicts
a man on one side, a woman on the other. It was inspired by the
Gilbert and Sullivan operetta "Patience."
The teapot, made by the Royal Worcester pottery in England, is
difficult to clean. The handle and spout made pouring tea difficult.
The head was the removable cover, and the tea was poured from a hole
in the hand.
It is difficult to understand what was meant by the quote printed
on the ...
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