VINTAGE SADLER ENGLAND "MINSTER" TEAPOT - KING HENRY VIII & HIS 6 WIVES

COLLECTIBLE STAFFORDSHIRE EARTHENWARE | CROWN LID

Add a royal touch to your tea service with this exquisite Sadler Staffordshire teapot. Part of the highly acclaimed Minster Historical Series, this 8-sided earthenware piece features a unique crown-shaped design and brilliant gold-gilt accents. The teapot serves as a 360-degree history lesson, beautifully depicting the Tudor monarch and his six legendary wives.

ARTISTRY & DESIGN

• The Royal Court: Henry VIII is prominently featured on both sides. The body depicts Anne Boleyn, Anne of Cleves, Jane Seymour, and Catherine of Aragon, while the specialized crown lid features Catherine Parr and Catherine Howard.

• Hallmarks: Base is fully marked "Sadler 4440 Staffordshire England" with the crown logo and Registered Design #2010605.

• Historical Pedigree: Crafted by James Sadler & Sons in Stoke-on-Trent, England—the world leader in novelty teapot production since 1882.

SPECIFICATIONS (Approximate)

• Height: 6.25" (Including Crown Lid)

• Width: 7.5" (Handle to Spout)

• Capacity: 14–16 oz.

CONDITION REPORT

• Excellent Vintage Condition: No chips, cracks, or structural damage.

• Details: The gold trim is bright and intact. As is common with vintage Sadler earthenware, there may be faint, nearly invisible crazing upon very close inspection, which is typical for glazed pieces of this age.