The Cadogan teapot or wine ewer originated in China. It has
no lid and fills from the base so that when standing upright they appear to
have no entry point, and so no way to be filled yet, there is a spout from which the contents are
poured.
The Cadogan teapot or wine ewer has a hole in the base with
an interior tube running from it to near the inside top, and so can be filled
through the base and then turned the right way up without the contents
spilling.
They were named after Lord Cadogan (1728- 1807) who
supposedly used them in his home. The Cadogan family, who were prominent
members of British society in the 19th century and were known for their love of
tea and their collection of beautiful teapots.
‘Cadogan’ teapots appeared in England during the early
nineteenth century after Chinese porcelain more...
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