Monday, March 9, 2015

Unusual Teapot Find

I found this unusual coffee/tea pot combination at a local antique store and had to have it.  The delicate ring of roses was too precious to pass up plus the stacked pieces fascinated me.

My parents had a dripolator coffee pot so, even though the pot was in the shape of a teapot,  I believe it was meant to brew coffee.


There was also a tea strainer which leads me to believe it was meant to be used for coffee or tea - unless this strainer was meant for the coffee.   I believe the holes are large enough that coffee grounds would go through them so have discounted that theory.   Of course we tea lovers know you would never brew coffee and tea in the same pot!





I looked the coffee pot up on the internet and the Apilco  China was made in France and known for its special glaze which would maintain the color permanently.  It made special reference to the interior glaze so I'm assuming it would not stain.


View inside the dripolator.


Outside view of the same.


The tea strainer fits on next with the top of the coffee pot fitting snugly on top of this stack or on the coffee pot itself.

I love the uniqueness of this piece, and since I am strictly a tea drinker,  this will remain a teapot in my house.

I will by joining Sandi for Teatime Tuesday
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12 comments:

  1. Antiques And TeacupsMarch 9, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    Love it! You don't see many of these intact...the middle section usually gets lost! And such a pretty pattern too! Come join the Tuesday Cuppa Tea linky party now open on my blog!
    Ruth

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  2. SnapMarch 9, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    What a marvelous find! Pretty rose pattern. I have seen some modern tea brewers that look a lot like this. Well done! Happy Tea Day!

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  3. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageMarch 9, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    What a unique piece this is, Gail! I love the handles on the mid-section of the combo. I would use it for tea also although I do enjoy a cup of coffee too. It really is a wonderful find. Thank you for sharing with us and joining me for tea today.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  4. Nora @ Teacup TalesMarch 9, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    What a great find! I've never seen anything like it before. It will be a good conversation starter at a party.

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  5. MargieMarch 9, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    Thanks for sharing such an interesting piece!

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  6. MarthaMarch 9, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    It's a great piece. I always thought it was for coffee.

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  7. Johanna GehrleinMarch 10, 2015 at 6:29 AM

    Hi Gail,
    it is definately a interesting piece. I have a coffeepot made from brass with the same system. Thank you for sharing this nice piece.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  8. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)March 10, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    A great piece!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  9. WinnieMarch 10, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    What a great piece you have there. I haven't seen one before. I love that you can use it for both! Pretty and a conversation starter for sure.

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  10. Parsimonious Décor DarlingMarch 10, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    I've never seen anything like it, but how adorable!

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  11. CarrieMarch 13, 2015 at 11:00 PM

    How interesting! It's so strange that it looks like a coffee/teapot combo, when, as you said, never the two shall meet in the same pot! Definitely an interesting piece for your collection :)

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  12. Ruthie MillerMarch 14, 2015 at 5:31 AM

    So unique! Fun shape and fun to see. Thank you, Ruthie

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