Found
Blue ceramic teapot with floral pattern
Oxford
Found
listing
Posted
29 days
ago
Description
I found a blue ceramic teapot this afternoon around 2:15pm outside the Covered Market entrance on Cornmarket Street, Oxford. It's about a 6-cup size with a glossy glaze and a subtle white floral pattern circling the body. The lid knob is a small brass-colored piece, and there’s a tiny chip on the rim that’s visible up close. The bottom is stamped with the initials 'A.J.' which helped me spot it; the handle has a light brown leather wrap that’s a bit worn. No obvious brand, but it feels like a cherished piece, so I wanted to post it here so the owner can reclaim it.
Approximate found location
Oxford
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