Circa 1938- 1939.
Riviera pottery is a small line, consisting of less than twenty pieces. The teapot is one of the few lidded pieces and highlights the distinct stylistic elements of Riviera - square shapes, scalloped corners, tab handles and minimal, yet dramatic, highlighted edges. This teapot in original red boasts an early built in strainer over the inside opening to the spout. A highly labor intensive process which entails hand punching the holes and attatching the spout by hand, using slip and a sponge. Later varieties will be slip cast in one piece and have no built in strainer. This example is in spectacular condition with no damage and a brilliant glaze. Wonderful example of an early version of an already hard to find item.