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This delightful and highly detailed figural teapot is a whimsical creation designed by Paul Cardew, the celebrated British ceramic designer best known for imaginative sculptural teapots made for Royal Albert, Royal Doulton, and other major English porcelain houses. Cardew’s work is famed for its storytelling quality-every surface packed with charm, miniature sculpted objects, and nods to traditional English cottage-garden life. Produced under Royal Albert’s iconic Old Country Roses line, this teapot blends Cardew’s signature figural style with the beloved OCR floral pattern. The piece is modeled as a rustic wooden potting bench, complete with a garden gnome, seed packets, crates of tomatoes, a basket of vegetables, a watering can, a gardening magazine, a gold-toned trowel, and miniature OCR teacups perched on the tabletop. The effect is enchanting-full of color, texture, and layered detail that makes the teapot as much a decorative sculpture as a functional vessel. Cardew’s figural teapots have developed a strong collector following over the years, with Royal Albert examples being especially sought after because they merge two desirable categories: the world-famous Old Country Roses pattern and Cardew’s imaginative multi-element designs. This gnome-themed edition is considered one of the more elaborate and display-friendly models thanks to its charming storytelling, bright colors, and substantial scale. This example measures 12″ long, 5½” wide, and 7¾ tall, giving it impressive shelf presence while remaining perfectly manageable for cabinet, hutch, or countertop display. The applied miniature elements-crates, vegetables, gnome figure, gardening tools, and OCR pattern pieces-are sharply modeled and beautifully glazed, showcasing Royal Albert’s craftsmanship and Cardew’s signature sculptural approach. Whether you are a collector of Old Country Roses, figural teapots, Paul Cardew designs, or garden-themed decor, this piece is an eye-catching, joyful addition with strong decorative impact. Official Royal Albert figural teapot. Designed by Paul Cardew, master of whimsical teapot art. Old Country Roses pattern incorporated throughout. Charming garden gnome and potting-bench theme. Sculpted miniature accessories: watering can, seed packets, vegetables, teacup, crate, trowel, magazine. Glossy, richly colored glaze with fine detailing. Large display size: 12″ L × 5½” W × 7¾ H. Royal Albert backstamp with licensing and maker marks. A perfect collectible for teapot enthusiasts, OCR collectors, gardeners, and cottagecore décor lovers. Excellent vintage pre-owned condition. Glaze is bright and glossy, colors are vivid, and all miniature figural elements are intact. Never used, only displayed. A beautifully preserved example. Foxhall Collectibles – Veteran-Owned Business. From the carefully curated collection of Foxhall Collectibles – each piece chosen for its enduring artistry, historical significance, and the quiet elegance that defines true craftsmanship. As a disabled U. Feel free to ask any questions about this product by contacting us. By shopping with Foxhall Collectibles, you are supporting a disabled U. Army veteran who was injured in Iraq. Some photos contain props that are not included as they are for visualization purposes only.

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This vintage Royal Albert Old Country Roses tea pot is a large, handcrafted gnome-shaped teapot made in 1996 by Cardew. It features a garden theme and is made of multicolor porcelain or ceramic. The teapot is rectangular in shape with dimensions of 12 inches in length, 8 inches in height, and 4 1/2 inches in width. It has a printed backstamp and was produced in an earthenware production style.

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NOT FOR FOOD USE. Used Royal Albert Earthenware teapot. Max amount of photos have been uploaded, please examine them for complete condition. Will need to be washed/ cleaned before use. What you see is the exact one you will receive. Please reach out with any questions you may have or if you require additional photos. Thanks for looking, God bless all!

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Royal Albert Old Country Roses Paul Cardew Garden Gnome Teapot Large 12″ X 7.5″. Up for sale is this Vintage pre-owned Royal Albert Old Country Roses Large Teapot. This is the Garden Gnome Teapot Paul Cardew Designs. Teapot is in great condition No Chips, Cracks or repairs. Has some normal crazing on this especially on the bottom. The teapot measures 7.5″ Tall X 12″ Wide. I pack your items like I would want my stuff to be packed, safe and sound. NOTE: We get a lot of emails and we will answer them as the order they are received. Please see photos for details! Please visit our store! Be confident your package will arrive safely! Please so not ask us to go around the Program. Some states have already been effected. Customers bring in items or vehicles that they would like to sell. Digital photographs are taken.

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Royal Albert Old Country Roses Paul Cardew Garden Gnome Teapot Large 12″ X 7.5″. Up for sale is this Vintage pre-owned Royal Albert Old Country Roses Large Teapot. This is the Garden Gnome Teapot Paul Cardew Designs. Teapot is in great condition No Chips, Cracks or repairs. Has some normal crazing on this especially on the bottom. The teapot measures 7.5″ Tall X 12″ Wide. I pack your items like I would want my stuff to be packed, safe and sound. NOTE: We get a lot of emails and we will answer them as the order they are received. Please see photos for details! Please visit our store! Be confident your package will arrive safely! Please so not ask us to go around the Program. Some states have already been effected. Customers bring in items or vehicles that they would like to sell. Digital photographs are taken.

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For sale is a lovely Old Country Roses by Royal Albert decorative teapot depicting a Garden Knome atop a garden work table with Old Country Roses cup and saucer, a package of rose seeds, a book of Royal Alberts planting guide with a garden space and a planter with OCR on it, a basket with vegetables and a pair of gloves, an OCR watering pitcher, a crate of tomatoes and sweetcorn all on the front side. Snuggled in the back side are crat The wicker picnic basket which sits ones of grapes and oranges, more planting supplies and a pair of Wellingtons (Wellies). And gazing at all of this is a sweet little Gnome (or fairy if you have kids that will like to think of him as a little fairy). This teapot is so charming and sweet. This teapot is in excellent condition and shows off the Old Country Roses pattern beautifully. The teapot measures approximately 12″ across, 8″ high and 4 1/2 wide. Overall, just a fun, fun decorative teapot for an OCR lover.

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RARE ROYAL ALBERT OLD COUNTRY ROSES GARDENERS BENCH GNOME PAUL CARDEW TEAPOT. The item “RARE ROYAL ALBERT OLD COUNTRY ROSES GARDENERS BENCH GNOME PAUL CARDEW TEAPOT” is in sale since Tuesday, September 29, 2020. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Pottery & China\China & Dinnerware\Royal Albert”. The seller is “jon859chris” and is located in Lexington, Kentucky. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda.

• Brand: ROYAL ALBERT
• Pattern: Old Country Roses
• Object Type: Teapot
• Main Color: PINK
• Model: OLD COUNTRY ROSES
• Featured Refinements: Royal Albert Teapot
• Style: Victorian
• Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
• Color: Green

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ANNMARIE’S PINK ROSE SHOPPE. UP FOR SALE IS A 1996 ROYAL DOULTON/ROYAL ALBERT OLD COUNTRY ROSES EARTHENWARE NOVELTY DECORATIVE (NOT FOR FOOD USE) PAUL CARDEW LARGE SIZED TEAPOT. IT IS MADE OF FINE BONE CHINA AND IS IN THE SHAPE OF A GARDENERS BENCH WITH GARDENING ACCENTS ON THE LID AND A LOVELY GNOME. T HIS GNOME VERSION IS SUPER HARD TO FIND AND SEEMS TO BE VERY RARE, THEREFORE I HAD TO PAY MORE TO GET IT. IT WAS THE ONLY ONE I COULD FIND FOR SALE AT THE TIME OF THIS LISTING. IT IS MARKED ON THE BOTTOM IN GOLD GILT: OLD COUNTRY ROSES ROYAL ALBERT EARTHENWARE 1996 ROYAL ALBERT LTD. MADE UNDER LICENSE MODELLED AND HANDCRAFTED BY CARDEW DESIGN IT IS IN VERY BEAUTIFUL PRE-OWNED CONDITION, WITH SOME LIGHT CRAZING, WHICH IS NORMAL FOR THESE EARTHENWARE PIECES. PLEASE LOOK AT PICS FOR MEASUREMENTS, CONDITION, AND DETAILS. I DID NOTICE THAT THERE IS A ROUGH SPOT ON THE SPOUT THAT I WAS TOLD BY THE PERSON I BOUGHT IT FROM (THE ORIGINAL OWNER) THAT IT CAME TO THEM BRAND NEW THAT WAY (PLEASE LOOK AT PIC #12). ALSO INCLUDED IS A PAUL CARDEW BOX AND CARDEW COLLECTORS CLUB PAMPHLET. IT IS VERY LOVELY AND WOULD GREAT IN YOUR PINK ROSES SHABBY COTTAGE DECOR OR YOUR OCR COLLECTION. I WILL BE LISTING SOME MORE OCR ITEMS, INCLUDING SOME RARE CHRISTMAS MAGIC PIECES, SALAD PLATES, AND ROYAL DOULTON PRETTY LADIES, SO PLEASE CHECK MY OTHER AUCTIONS. THIS ITEM DOES COME FROM A SMOKE FREE HOME. THANKS AND GOD BLESS! In My Cedar Chest. Unauthorized Duplication Prohibited. The item “RARE ROYAL ALBERT OLD COUNTRY ROSES GARDENERS BENCH GNOME PAUL CARDEW TEAPOT” is in sale since Thursday, June 4, 2020. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Pottery & China\China & Dinnerware\Royal Albert”. The seller is “awlovesdw” and is located in Eustace, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Main Color: PINK
• Featured Refinements: Royal Albert Teapot
• Model: OLD COUNTRY ROSES
• Style: Victorian
• Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
• Pattern: Old Country Roses
• Object Type: Teapot
• Color: Green
• Brand: ROYAL ALBERT

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This is a Royal Albert Old Country Roses Paul Cardew RARE Garden Gnome Teapot. If you have any questions just ask! The item “Royal Albert Old Country Roses Paul Cardew RARE Garden Gnome Teapot” is in sale since Thursday, February 08, 2018. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Pottery & China\China & Dinnerware\Royal Albert”. The seller is “cajun18.6″ and is located in Arnold, Missouri. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Royal Albert
• Featured Refinements: Royal Albert Old Country Roses
• Pattern: Garden Gnome

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