Richard Parrington

Richard Parrington was a graduate from the ceramics department of the Central School of Art and Design in London in the 1970's. One of his contemporaries was Andy Titcombe. 

Initially working as a sculptor, he began to use his talent to produced a whimsical and slightly irreverent collection of teapots - including one shaped as a drumkit.

In 1981, he designed a Queen and Corgi teapot, with a corgi as the spout, and a Princess Diana teapot for the Royal Wedding in 1981.

The Drumkit, Saxophone and Double Bass teapots are also keenly sought after by pop stars and musicians.

These novelty teapots are difficult to make and Richard Parrington only ever produced a few in each design, and it is this rarity factor that adds to the value.

After 23 years in the business, Richard Parrington retired from teapot production in 1999, which has further boosted the value of his creations.