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"Bee on the Nose" Canister and Teapot Set

By norkin, 12 May, 2008
Description

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Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
Porcelain
Distinguishing marks
Gold "N" on the bottom of Items, and bee on the Nose
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
Tea Pot is 8"w x 10"
Date Period
1950's ?
Weight
Light in weight
History
My mother used to refer to this as her "Clarice Cliff" collection of Bee on the Nose
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Handed down from grandparents to parents
For Sale?
No
Photos

Sue2

17 years ago

Re: "Bee on the Nose" Canister and Teapot Set

In this link you'll find information about Clarice Cliff and picture's of her work and her mark.

http://www.claricecliff.com/

 

I found a teapot on ebay going for $25.00 and it wasn't in very good condition. It seems that your teapot was not made by Clarice Cliff but another company. Below is what was written on ebay about the teapot that matched your teapot.  

TILSO & CO

3 FOOTED, HAND PAINTED MAN WITH A BEE ON HIS NOSE TEAPOT

9" TALL FROM BOTTOM TO THE TOP OF THE HANDLE

7 3/4" FROM SPOUT TO EAR

MADE OF SOME SORT OF RED CLAY AND HAND PAINTED OVER THE GLAZE..

THIS WAS MADE SOMEWHERE IN THE 1930's to 1950's

VERY HARD TO GET MORE INFORMATION

I KNOW THAT TILSO WAS A PART OF T. BATLIN & SON'S.

BUT THERE IS NO TILSO LABEL

THERE IS A BIG "N" IN A CIRCLE AT THE BOTTOM

Good Luck!

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norkin

17 years ago

In reply to Re: "Bee on the Nose" Canister and Teapot Set by Sue2

Re: "Bee on the Nose" Canister and Teapot Set

Thank you so much for your comment, it's giving me a better idea of what I've got-sure appreciate the feedback-Thanks again!
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Lovejoy

17 years ago

Re: "Bee on the Nose" Canister and Teapot Set

From my dusty files:

 

Tilso was part of L.Batlin and Son, a New York City-based company that was formed sometime prior to 1913. L.Batlin and Son began as dealers of antiques, and following the depression formed the import company Tilso. Importing various ceramic items from Japan, including vases, clocks, dishes and figurines, Tilso was in business until 1976. The name Tilso was derived from the names of the owners wife and daughter, Tillie and Sonia.

 

 

Lovejoy 

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Anonymous (not verified)

17 years ago

In reply to Re: "Bee on the Nose" Canister and Teapot Set by Lovejoy

Re: "Bee on the Nose" Canister and Teapot Set

Thanks Lovejoy! It's so nice to have some history behind one of the items I own. I sure appreciate you taking the time to fill me in-Thanks again so much! Norkin
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Anonymous (not verified)

16 years 3 months ago

In reply to Re: "Bee on the Nose" Canister and Teapot Set by Anonymous (not verified)

Re: "Bee on the Nose" Canister and Teapot Set

I have one of the man with a bee on his nose teapots just like the one in the photo. I got mine before my marriage in 1959 in Bluefield, WV and paid $1.00 for it and for years kept it on display on top of my refrigerator. Wondering if anyone has any idea of its value. After recently becoming addicted to teapot collecting, I unpacked this one from storage.

P. Brown

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Linda Sample

10 years 8 months ago

Re: "Bee on the Nose" Canister and Teapot Set

Would you like to sale this?

Linda

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