Antique S Hancock Corona Ware Teapot Molly Hancock Art Deco Cubist Geometric
£70.00
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Antique S Hancock Corona Ware Teapot Molly Hancock Art Deco Cubist Geometric
£70.00
Item Overview
- Type: Antique Art Deco Cubist Teapot / Geometric Faceted Art Pottery Tea Server
- Designer: Molly Hancock (1883–1962)
- Brand: Corona Ware
- Manufacturer: S. Hancock & Sons (Gordon Pottery, Stoke-on-Trent, England)
- MPN: Corona Ware Octagonal
- Place of Origin: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England (UK)
- Style: High Art Deco / Cubist Modernism / Retro Jazz Age Kitchenalia
- Colour: Creamy White Base Glaze, Vibrant Tangerine Orange, Lemon Yellow, Forest Green, and Jet Black Hand-Painted Highlights
- Design Era: High Art Deco Era (c. 1925–1930s)
- Material: Heavy-Gauge Kiln-Fired Earthenware Ceramic
- Set Includes: Two (2) Matching Interlocking Pieces: One (1) Faceted Diamond-Body Teapot, and One (1) Original Pyramidal Geometric Lid with Square Finial Handle
- Features: Deep-Stamped Crown Maker Marks, Hand-Painted Underglaze Molly Hancock Botanical Motifs, Multi-Angled Faceted Silhouette, Sharp Triangular Geometry Handle, and Tapered Spout Contour
- Condition: Good Antique Condition with Honest Historic Age Signatures (The ceramic structure is rigid, stable, and displays beautifully; houses widespread natural glaze crazing and a stable firing line hair mark at the handle connection as itemised below)
- Size and Capacity: Stands approximately 4.25 inches in total height to the peak of the lid finial (approx. 10.8 cm). The geometric main body width measures roughly 5.25 inches across (approx. 13.3 cm), designed as a compact individual or tea-for-two morning presentation capacity.
Dating & Historical Context
- Dating: This expressive piece of British art pottery dates to the peak of the interwar movement (c. 1925–1930s). The diagnostic backstamp on the base—featuring the detailed S. Hancock & Sons crown insignia and the curvilinear "Corona Ware" block capitals—is a definitive diagnostic marker pinning its production to the final golden age of the Gordon Pottery before its closure.
- Historical Note: The interwar period witnessed a fierce creative battle inside the Staffordshire Potteries. While Clarice Cliff dominated headlines with her "Bizarre" lines, S. Hancock & Sons fought back by unleashing the radical talent of the owner's daughter, Molly Hancock. Her designs for the Corona Ware line embraced the exact same vibrant energy, pairing highly architectural, cubist shapes with hand-painted, heavily saturated citrus florals. This incredibly rare multi-faceted octagonal teapot represents the peak of that design rivalry. Moving fully away from traditional Victorian roundness, its faceted diamond planes look like a piece of Art Deco architecture for the breakfast table. Finding a survivor with an immaculate, sharp factory base stamp is an exceptional victory for completionist Stoke-on-Trent pottery collectors.
Description
A masterclass in interwar avant-garde design, this antique S. Hancock & Sons "Corona Ware" teapot is a phenomenal acquisition for serious art pottery collectors, Art Deco enthusiasts, or premium museum-grade stagers. The piece breaks away from standard curves by utilizing sharp, faceted diamond planes that meet along crisp geometric ridges, paired with a matching pyramidal lid topped by a proud, square finial knob. The front and rear panels are decorated with Molly Hancock's signature hand-painted autumn floral bursts in thick, vibrant shades of tangerine orange and lemon yellow, offering an immediate wave of retro warmth.
Expert Identification & Ceramic Craftsmanship Features:
- Faceted Diamond Architecture: The multi-angled geometry provides an imposing, highly architectural silhouette that looks fantastic from any shelf angle.
- Molly Hancock Brushwork: Features authentic hand-applied underglaze detailing, giving every single leaf and floral petal a beautifully unique texture.
- Triangular Command Handle: The handle is molded into a bold, angular geometric bracket that offers an excellent ergonomic grip while balancing the sharp lines of the spout.
- Pristine Crown Backstamp: The underside features an exceptionally clear, deep brown printed factory stamp documenting its authentic British industrial pedigree.
Condition Report
This antique teapot is in good condition, showing a beautiful abundance of genuine 90-to-100-year-old character and displaying phenomenally well. The earthenware body is structurally solid, rigid, and completely complete. The interior chamber and the tip of the spout are remarkably clean, free from heavy internal tea tanning stains or modern composite repairs. In keeping with its authentic interwar age, the surface features a stable network of fine allover glaze crazing. Operational Details: A very faint, stable historic hairline mark is visible at the upper junction where the geometric handle meets the main body panel. This represents a classic tension cooling line from the original factory kiln firing process; it remains entirely firm, does not affect the structural safety of the handle, and is documented fully in the macro gallery views for complete buyer transparency. Please examine the detailed macro photos to confirm the factory base markings and verify the physical scale.
Shipping & Logistics
- Domestic Shipping: FREE UK TRACKED DELIVERY.
- Packaging: This delicate antique ceramic item will be double-boxed for maximum security. The teapot and its lid will be wrapped independently in high-density bubble cushioning to protect the geometric ridges, surrounded by loose-fill packing peanuts within an inner container, and then set inside a rigid outer box to safeguard against impact waves during transit.
- Dispatch: Order before 12.00pm and we ship same day.
Returns & Payment Policies
We want you to be delighted with your heritage find.
- Not as Described: In the unlikely event of an error in our listing, we will provide a full refund and cover the return postage costs.
- Change of Mind: We accept returns within 30 days; however, in these instances, the buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.