{"product_id":"portmerion-miniature-teapot-botanic-garden-ceramic-bone-china-3d-lid-novelty","title":"Portmeirion Pomona Miniature Novelty Teapot – 3D Fruit \u0026 Newspaper Lid","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"312\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderfully unusual \u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"218\"\u003ePortmeirion Pomona miniature novelty teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in England and decorated with the collection's richly coloured botanical fruit designs.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eThis is much more than a miniature version of a conventional teapot. The elaborate \u003cstrong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"452\"\u003ethree-dimensional lid forms a tiny still-life scene\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with a bowl piled with fruit, miniature cup and saucer and a folded newspaper. Gold-coloured detailing to the handle attachments adds another decorative flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eThe body features classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"683\"\u003ePomona fruit illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e, including plums and other orchard fruits surrounded by foliage and blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003ePortmeirion confirms that Pomona is its fruit-themed collection, with the designs derived from botanical illustrations dating to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e1830s\u003c\/strong\u003e. Modern Pomona continues to be manufactured in Stoke-on-Trent, England. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"977\" data-content-reference-end=\"1010\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eThe underside of this particular piece is marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003ePortmeirion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eHand Wash Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eMade in England\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eHand Wash Only\u003c\/em\u003e marking is important because this decorative novelty teapot shouldn't be treated like standard dishwasher-safe Pomona tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portmeirion\u003cbr data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pomona\u003cbr data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miniature novelty \/ collector's teapot\u003cbr data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003cbr data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic \/ earthenware\u003cbr data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Botanical fruit design\u003cbr data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3D fruit bowl, cup \u0026amp; saucer and newspaper scene\u003cbr data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only\u003cbr data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discontinued novelty piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003eSpecialist replacement references confirm that \u003cstrong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003ediscontinued miniature\/individual Pomona teapots were produced\u003c\/strong\u003e, including examples under four inches high, although I haven't found your exact sculptural-lid version catalogued by Portmeirion. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1846\" data-content-reference-end=\"1880\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003ePre-owned collectible condition with age-related signs of handling or display where present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003eBecause of the numerous small applied elements on the lid, buyers should examine the photographs carefully to check the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003efruit, miniature cup, newspaper and other raised details\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portmeirion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52405038612823,"sku":"156872784538_877C","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/2521\/1223\/files\/Portmeirion_Pomona_Miniature_Novelty_Teapot_3D_Fruit_Newspaper_Lid.png?v=1790698024","url":"https:\/\/katiesvintagecorner.com\/products\/portmerion-miniature-teapot-botanic-garden-ceramic-bone-china-3d-lid-novelty","provider":"KatiesVintageCorner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}