{"product_id":"antique-victorian-majolica-fish-swallowing-fish-teapot-c1880","title":"Antique Victorian Majolica Fish Swallowing Fish Novelty Teapot c.1880","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully characterful antique Victorian majolica novelty teapot dating from circa 1880, modelled as a large fish dramatically swallowing a smaller fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining humorous design, bold colour and highly sculptural ceramic modelling, this unusual teapot would make a striking addition to a collection of Victorian majolica, antique ceramics or maritime decorative objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAntique Victorian novelty teapot\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDating from circa 1880\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModelled as a fish swallowing a smaller fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColourful majolica glazed ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNaturalistically moulded overlapping scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExpressive facial and fin details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmaller fish forming the pouring spout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCurled fish tail forming the handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRemovable scale-moulded cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFin-shaped lid knop\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDeep charcoal, green, yellow, brown and cream glazes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrong sculptural and decorative presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHighly collectable Victorian ceramic form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rounded body is naturalistically modelled with overlapping fish scales, raised fins and expressive facial features. Richly coloured majolica glazes in deep charcoal, green, yellow, brown and cream accentuate the relief decoration and give the surface considerable depth and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe smaller fish forms the pouring spout, appearing to emerge from the mouth of the larger fish, while the larger fish's curling tail creates an integrated handle. The removable scale-moulded cover is finished with a fin-shaped knop, completing the playful and cohesive design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNovelty majolica became especially fashionable during the Victorian period, when ceramic manufacturers transformed animals, plants and familiar objects into imaginative tablewares and decorative pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFish-form teapots remain among the most distinctive examples of Victorian novelty ceramics, combining humour, technical modelling and vivid coloured glazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its manageable proportions, this example has substantial visual presence and would make an effective focal point within a display cabinet, kitchen, dining room or eclectic interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnusual antique majolica forms continue to attract collectors because surviving examples reflect the creativity and colour of 19th-century ceramic production. Its recognisable subject, sculptural form and decorative glazing give this piece enduring collectable appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hawkins Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64145287774585,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6633\/8937\/files\/DSCF7384.jpg?v=1785762427","url":"https:\/\/hawkinsantiques.com\/products\/antique-victorian-majolica-fish-swallowing-fish-teapot-c1880","provider":"Hawkins Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}