Rare Antique Saint-Amand-les-Eaux opaque-porcelain teapot (France, 1920s)

Rare French S.A. (Saint-Amand-les-Eaux) opaque-porcelain teapot, produced in the 1920s, in the Valenciennes region (situated in the North department), known as the ‘Athens of the North’. This is a lovely Art Deco inspired piece, with an usual straight spout, a dome lid, gold details and a countryside-spring-look bouquet of garden flowers.

The teapot is in good condition considering its age and it can already be considered an antique piece, it has few noticeable marks on the belly and some minor glaze imperfections through and through, but otherwise in great shape considering the material its made of. As an alternative to fine porcelain, opaque porcelain - a white opaque fine-textured dense paste covered with a transparent glaze - appeared in France at the end of the 18th century and it was highly popular amongst upper middle class, widely used until 1960s.

So, whether you’d want to keep the teapot on your kitchen shelf just for display, serve tea or alternatively use it as a vase, it can definitely be that sort of item to pass down to generations ahead.

Product specifications

Country of manufacture — France

Condition — Good — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It shows traces of use, small marks on the body, minor glaze imperfections, micro chips on the bottom.

Restoration and Damage Details — Patina consistent with age and use.

Material — Demi-porcelain

Size — Ø 24 cm x  23 cm L x 14 cm l