On offer is a vibrant and witty Paul Cardew teapot, designed with a wraparound “Bless the Cook” kitchen scene and bursting with detail. The surface features everything from vintage utensils to bakers in mid-action, with a heartfelt poem celebrating the art of home cooking. This teapot is a charming tribute to domestic tradition, done in Cardew’s signature style — bold, story-driven, and unmistakably British.

The artwork is rich with vintage flair, showing cookery tools, stoves, pans, bottles, and a central vignette of a woman at work in a rustic pantry. A delight for collectors and anyone who finds joy in the ritual of food preparation, this piece reflects Cardew’s ability to blend visual humour with heartfelt sentiment.

📌 KEY FEATURES
✅ Original Paul Cardew Design – “Bless the Cook” kitchen series
✅ Detailed transfer illustrations – nostalgic culinary themes
✅ Fully marked to base – Cardew Design England
✅ Condition: Good – no chips or cracks noted; natural crazing to glaze from age
✅ Includes accurate measurements: Width: 7.5 in / 19 cm, Height: 4.5 in / 11.5 cm
✅ Collectible teapot – decorative and functional (though mostly displayed!)

💡 STYLING TIP
Place this teapot on an open kitchen shelf, a farmhouse dresser, or a country-style hutch. It pairs beautifully with other kitchenalia or vintage ceramics and adds charm to any cook’s corner.

🎁 PERFECT FOR:
✔️ Collectors of Paul Cardew and themed novelty teapots
✔️ Lovers of nostalgic British kitchen décor
✔️ A unique and thoughtful gift for bakers or home cooks
✔️ Display use in vintage or country-style interiors

🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES:
Paul Cardew is a renowned British ceramic designer, particularly celebrated for his imaginative and collectible teapots. In the 1980s and 1990s, Cardew produced a wide range of limited and open-edition pieces, often themed around domestic life, British nostalgia, and literary or culinary subjects. The “Bless the Cook” design pays tribute to home kitchens past and present, capturing the warmth and creativity of traditional cooking.

📏 MEASUREMENTS:
• Width: 7.5 in / 19 cm
• Height: 4.5 in / 11.5 cm

📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
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📌 WHY IT MATTERS:
More than just a teapot, this is a snapshot of home life, crafted with humour and heart. Paul Cardew teapots have become increasingly collectible — and this nostalgic kitchen-themed example is especially beloved for its rich imagery and cheerful message.

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