Irish Coffee Teapot Appraisal

Vintage Ceramic Irish Coffee Recipe Teapot

This is a vintage-style ceramic teapot primarily designed for serving coffee or hot water, constructed from white glazed stoneware or earthenware. The teapot features a cylindrical body with a C-shaped handle that includes a small thumb rest, a short spout, and a matching flat-topped lid. The central motif is a transfer-printed 'Irish Coffee' recipe in green and black cursive script, detailing ingredients like hot coffee, Irish whiskey, whipped cream, and creme de menthe, along with preparation instructions. The text is framed by a decorative border of green shamrocks and pink floral buds joined by a green ribbon bow at the top. Physically, the piece appears to be mid-sized, likely holding 24-32 ounces. The condition shows a high-gloss finish with some visible reflections, suggesting the glaze is well-preserved, though there is a minor horizontal scuff or manufacturing artifact near the base. The style suggests a late 20th-century mass-market production (circa 1970s-1990s), a period when novelty kitchenware with printed recipes was popular. The craftsmanship is functional with standardized molded components, typical of commercial giftware rather than artisanal pottery.