Description
This speckled ceramic teapot takes the shape of a plump white pumpkin, its rounded body gathered into soft ribs that rise to a scalloped crown. Sitting on the lid is a little hedgehog with a pointed nose tipped up to the sky and fine spines picked out in warm, light brown. The spout is moulded as a curling leaf, complete with its veins, and the handle is a brown twig that loops round and ends in a small curl. The white glaze carries a scatter of tiny brown flecks, which gives it a soft, rustic look. It stands 16cm tall and 13.5cm deep, a size that sits comfortably on a tray.
It belongs on a kitchen table or breakfast tray, ready for a pot of tea at the weekend or a quiet cup on a weekday afternoon. The pumpkin shape and the hedgehog bring a gentle autumn feel, and the soft white body keeps it easy to live with through the rest of the year, alongside white, cream or wooden tableware. Between pots it sits happily on an open kitchen shelf or dresser, where the hedgehog finial is the first thing anyone notices. It suits a cottage kitchen, a farmhouse table or a modern kitchen that wants a touch of countryside warmth.
The teapot is made of ceramic with a glazed finish, and the lid lifts off completely, so filling it with tea bags or loose leaves is simple. Pick it up by the twig handle and keep a finger on the hedgehog as you pour. We suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water and drying it with a soft cloth, taking care with the hedgehog and the leaf spout. Set it on a wooden board with a jug of milk for a relaxed tea table, or wrap it in tissue as a cheerful present.
Specification
| Material |
Ceramic |
| Colour |
White |
| Finish |
Glazed |
| Height |
16cm |
| Depth |
13.5cm |
| Weight |
0.6kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the hedgehog teapot?
It stands 16cm tall and 13.5cm deep, so it sits comfortably on a tray, a kitchen table or an open shelf.
What is the teapot made of?
It is made of ceramic with a glazed finish, in a speckled white with a brown twig handle and a light brown hedgehog on the lid.
Does the lid come off the teapot?
Yes, the lid lifts off completely, which makes it simple to add tea bags or loose leaves and to wash the pot afterwards.
How should I clean the ceramic teapot?
We suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water and drying it with a soft cloth, taking care around the hedgehog and the leaf spout.
Is the teapot for display or for making tea?
It is a teapot for brewing and pouring tea, and between pots it looks just as good on a kitchen shelf or dresser.
Would the pumpkin teapot make a good present?
Yes, the pumpkin shape and the little hedgehog on the lid make it a cheerful present, and it suits a cottage or farmhouse kitchen especially well.