Vintage Formalities by Baum Bros Holly Porcelain Coffee Pot Christmas Teapot In Box
$32.00
Vintage Formalities by Baum Bros Holly Porcelain Coffee Pot Christmas Teapot In Box
✨ Cabinet Curiosity No. 391 | The Yuletide Pour
Before single-serve machines took over kitchen counters, the towering porcelain coffee pot was the undisputed monarch of the post-dinner dessert table. It sat beside platters of spiced cookies and fruitcake, pouring steam into porcelain cups while conversations stretched late into the winter night.
Crafted by Formalities by Baum Bros., this elegant holiday coffee pot balances classic Victorian-revival lines with festive botanical cheer. Made from glossy cream-white porcelain, its tall, graceful silhouette features a fluted pedestal base, an arching gooseneck spout, and an exaggerated looping handle designed for an effortless pour.
A lush garland of deep forest-green holly leaves and scarlet berry clusters encircles the collar, bordered by radiant metallic gold banding along the rim and domed lid. The fitted lid is crowned with a sculpted mushroom finial, accented with its own matching gold halo. Preserved in its original pictorial retail box with its vintage export inspection label, this piece is ready to anchor a festive buffet or seasonal hot beverage bar.
The Vintage Pedigree & Artistry
Maker: Formalities by Baum Bros. (Maker backstamp on base).
Origin: Made in China.
Pattern: Traditional Holly with Gold Trim.
Material: Glazed porcelain with metallic gold accents.
Form: Footed gooseneck coffee pot with fitted domed lid.
Packaging: Includes original graphic storage box bearing a vintage circular CIB inspection seal.
📺 Styling & Display Ideas
Holiday Dessert Table Centerpiece: Style beside a tiered cake stand with gingerbread or yule log cake for a stately Victorian tea service.
Warm Beverage Station: Use to serve mulled cider, brewed coffee, or hot water for winter teas at family gatherings.
Pantry or Hutch Vignette: Display the tall silhouette on an open hutch alongside ironstone or coordinating holly dinnerware throughout the winter season.
🔍 Specifications, Materials & Condition
Materials: Glazed porcelain, metallic gold overglaze trim, paperboard packaging.
Condition Transparency: Excellent vintage condition. The porcelain body, spout, handle, and domed lid are free of chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs. The glossy glaze is bright and smooth, and the gold trim along the rim and finial is crisp and intact with minimal to no surface rubbing. The underside carries the clear Formalities backstamp. The original box is included, showing vintage storage wear including torn top flaps, edge creases, and a pushed corner consistent with age.
Care: Hand wash only to preserve the metallic gold trim and overglaze decal work.
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The Smell & Storage Factor: My workspace is pet-friendly and smoke-free. Buyers with extreme sensitivities should review the full Vintage Items & Allergens note in my Shop Announcement.
Storied Vintage. Curated with Intention.
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