Product Description:
A stunning hand-painted coffee pot by Susie Cooper, featuring her iconic Rex shape, introduced in the 1930s. This elegant piece showcases a rich cobalt blue glaze adorned with delicate crescent moon motifs, carefully applied by hand. The contrasting cream handle and finial enhance its striking Art Deco aesthetic, making it a beautiful and collectible example of Susie Cooper’s early ceramic designs.
The coffee pot bears the Susie Cooper Production backstamp for Crown Works, Burslem, England, confirming its authenticity as an original piece from the 1930s. The fine hand-painted details are evident in the subtle brushwork along the edges and small paint splashes inside the handle, a charming characteristic of hand-decorated ceramics from this period.
About Susie Cooper
Susie Cooper (1902–1995) was one of Britain’s most influential ceramic designers of the 20th century. She revolutionized tableware with her bold, modern designs, bringing a fresh approach to British pottery at a time when traditional floral patterns dominated the market.
In 1929, she established her own business, breaking away from traditional constraints to create pieces that combined elegance, functionality, and artistic innovation. Her work became synonymous with stylish, practical ceramics, appealing to a new generation of homemakers who wanted beauty and usability in their tableware.
By the 1930s, Susie Cooper’s creations, particularly her hand-painted and stencil-decorated pieces, had gained widespread popularity. Her designs remain highly sought-after by collectors worldwide, particularly for their timeless charm and artistic ingenuity, where collectors prize her work for its distinctive aesthetic and historical significance.. The Rex shape, introduced during this period, became one of her most celebrated forms, reflecting the sleek, modern lines of the Art Deco era.
Key Features
- Genuine Susie Cooper coffee pot in the sought-after Rex shape
- Hand-painted cobalt blue glaze with crescent moon motifs
- Contrasting cream handle and finial for a striking Art Deco look
- Susie Cooper Production backstamp for Crown Works, Burslem, England
- Fine hand-painted details, visible in brushwork and minor paint splashes inside the handle
- A beautiful standalone collector’s piece, designed as part of a larger coffee service
Size:
(H) 17cm
(W) 21cm
(D) 11cm
Condition:
This coffee pot is in good vintage condition, with mild crazing visible, which is common for ceramics of this age and adds to its vintage character. The hand-painted glaze remains vibrant, and the structure is intact with no cracks or chips. A rare and elegant piece, perfect for collectors of Susie Cooper ceramics or lovers of vintage British tableware
A stunning example of Susie Cooper’s early work, this coffee pot embodies the artistic craftsmanship and innovative design that made her one of the most celebrated ceramic designers of her time. A true collector’s item and a timeless addition to any vintage tableware collection.
