Jaunty Art Deco Porcelain Tea Pot with Orange and Black Design on White knife set while the neck and lower

while the neck and lower half are painted a very pale blue

FL and various legalese

which to me possesses all the beauty of a Brancusi

flipping up to reveal a repeat of the monogram design on the interior

but could also be used as a small serving bowl

Jaunty Art Deco Porcelain Tea Pot with Orange and Black Design on White knife set while the neck and lowerThere is no end of great teapots out there; I have to stop myself from accumulating too many. But this one needed to be had! It's in terrific condition, and I love everything about it, from the triangular orange topper on the lid, to the jauntily cocked handle, to the gold rim around the top, to the bold orange and black leaf design, wonderfully enhanced with tiny green leaves here and there, making for little surprises. I believe this is Czech c.