this tea pot, without its lid, and creamer were made by Tressemanes & Vogt (V&T) in Limoges , France. T&V was a prominent Limoges factory known for producing high-quality blank white pieces that were imported and painted at home or in local art clubs across North America. These two pieces were painted by an amateur either at home or in an art club as can be discerned by the signature and date on the bottoms. The pattern is the artist’s own original design.  no chips or cracks. There is some discoloration to the spouse the creamer. Additionally, the teapot does not have its lid. Pictures are part of the description