Vintage Tony Wood Little Old Lady Teapot in Brown, Staffordshire Pottery

A bonnet, an umbrella and an expressive face, all brought together in a substantial ceramic teapot.

This vintage Tony Wood ‘Little Old Lady’ teapot combines hand painted details with sculpted clothing and accessories. The brown glaze gives the figure warmth, while the bonnet and umbrella make its silhouette distinctive from several angles.

Made in Staffordshire, it reflects the humour of British character pottery, where the practical parts of a teapot become elements of the design. At 20 cm tall, this is a piece with enough presence to anchor a shelf arrangement.

Pair it with plain contemporary cups on a tea table, or display it beside books and simpler ceramics on a sideboard. The earthy colouring makes it easy to introduce an unusual figure into a modern room.

A memorable piece of vintage pottery for someone who enjoys useful objects with personality.

Details & dimensions

Maker: Tony Wood
Origin: Staffordshire, England
Type: Character teapot
Era: Vintage
Material: Glazed ceramic
Design: Little Old Lady
Colour: Brown
Decoration: Hand painted details
Features: Bonnet, umbrella and modelled clothing
Maker’s mark: Stamped base

Height: 20 cm
Width: 18 cm
Depth: 16.5 cm

Condition

Excellent vintage condition with no visible damage. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Shipping

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