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Authentic vintage Sadler “The Tennis Match” teapot from the Champion’s Series, made in England in the 1960s. This charming piece features a colorful Edwardian-era tennis scene with elegantly dressed players and spectators under a Victorian glass pavilion. Trimmed in hand-painted gold, with classic scalloped edges and a clock-tower lid.
• Maker: James Sadler & Sons Ltd., Staffordshire, England
• Pattern: The Tennis Match (Champion’s Series)
• Registered Design No.: 2019292 (verifying original 1960s production)
• Material: Fine earthenware with gold trim
• Measurements: approx. 6.5” tall × 7.5” wide × 3.75” deep
• Condition:
• No chips, cracks, or repairs
• Light age-related crazing on the interior that darkens slightly when wet
• Gold trim remains bright with minimal wear
• Clean and well-preserved overall
• Markings: “Sadler Made in England – Champion’s – The Tennis Match” with trophy logo and original Inspected label
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🧭 Collector’s Note
This teapot bears the original 1960s Sadler Champion’s backstamp with the registered design number, confirming it as a first-edition example. Later reproductions made in the 1980s–2000s lack this specific mark and have a whiter glaze. Genuine first editions are increasingly hard to find in the U.S., making this a prized piece for collectors of British pottery or vintage sports memorabilia.
Location:50K/2/ Rack1
