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Fabulous vintage 1940s "Granny Ann" figural ceramic teapot manufactured by the renowned Shawnee Pottery Company of Zanesville, Ohio. This highly collectible piece features a whimsical "old lady" design wearing a floral bonnet, a blue polka-dotted shawl tied with a large bow, and a soft peach/apron front.
This specific variant is beautifully accented with vibrant cold-painted red highlights on her shoulders and gorgeous gold trim tracing the pouring basket, her walking cane, and the front bow. The bottom is distinctly stamped with the incised "USA" mark standard for Shawnee production of this era.
Dimensions:
- Height: Approximately 8.5 inches to the top of the lid finial.
- Width: Approximately 8 inches from the tip of the pouring basket to the outer edge of the handle.
[CONDITION teapot is in beautiful vintage condition with excellent display appeal.
- Structurally sound with no major cracks or structural damage visible.
- The ceramic body shows light vintage wear, standard minor glaze imperfections, and mild base discoloration consistent with age.
- The cold-painted red and peach finishes retain fantastic, vibrant color.
- The gold gilt trim shows minor, typical age-related thinning but remains highly visible and bright.
Please examine all photos closely, as they serve as the primary visual description of the item's condition and exact paint distribution.
