Vintage ROYAL COPENHAGEN Thorkild Olsen Quaking Grass Teapot 1939 EUC

Description

An elegant and timeless vintage teapot in mint condition by Royal Copenhagen, Denmark.
Color: Cream/White with sage green and gold design and trim.
Pattern: Quaking Grass designed by Danish Artist Thorkild Olsen. # 884.
Quaking Grass was produced from the early 30’s until approximately 1960. According to the backstamp, this particular teapot was made in 1939. The lid however appears to have been made later in 1959.
Quaking Grass derives it name from an early-19th century botanical illustration of the ‘Doxia’ plant, more-commonly known as ‘Quaking Grass’. This plant is common in the Scandinavian region, and is highly regarded for its golden “Japanese lantern” style seed pods that hang from long stems that ‘quake’ with the slightest breeze, giving each plant a charming quality that makes a field of Doxia dance with lively energy.
Olsen captured the delicacy and movement of this beautiful plant, in beautifully and delicately rendered leaves and stems of sage green, surmounted by seed pods rendered in gold. Each spray of Doxia is slightly different, demonstrating the skill of the painters of this ware.
Quaking Grass was highly sought after in Europe in the 1940's and 50's; the whole dinner service reportedly selling for around 00.
Approximate dimensions: Height 5" including lid. Diameter 6" and from handle to spout 10".
Fluid capacity: 32 oz./1 liter/4 cups.
Packed carefully and shipped promptly with USPS Priority Mail.