This is a genuine, hand-signed teapot by renowned Bristol-based ceramicist Liz Riley (Love Unlimited Ceramics). Known for her vibrant, quirky designs, this teapot features a hand-painted musical note motif set against a bold black background. The handle, spout, and lid are decorated with Riley’s signature "scraffito" candy stripes, a technique where the pattern is etched through the glaze to the clay beneath. Artist: Liz Riley (Signed on base) Origin: Clevedon Craft Centre, Bristol, UK Technique: Hand-thrown white earthenware with scraffito detailing Condition: [e.g., Excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks. Please note that as a handmade item, slight glaze variations are part of its character.] it's used as in second hand but never been used as a teapot.