Beefeater teapot - James Sadler circa 1980

Beefeater teapot produced by James Sadler of Burslem, England circa 1980. Beefeater is the popular name for the Yeomen Warders, ceremonial guardians of Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London. They are responsible for watching over prisoners in the Tower and safeguarding the British crown jewels, but in practice they act as tour guides and are a tourist attraction in their own right. They wear red and gold uniforms, white ruffles and black hats. Yeoman Warders, formed at Henry VIII's coronation, began guarding the Tower in 1485.

Maker:

James Sadler

England

circa 1980

Model #:

Derivative

Characters of Britain Series

teapot

Size:

large

Height:

6 3/4"