Vintage Burleigh Blue Calico teapot and creamer

Description

A beautiful example of Burleigh’s iconic Blue Calico pattern, this vintage teapot and creamer set is a timeless classic of English pottery.

Introduced in 1968, the Blue Calico design quickly became one of Burleigh’s most recognisable and enduring patterns. Inspired by Edwardian chintz fabrics, the rich cobalt blue floral motif was created to evoke Prunus blossoms on ice, symbolising the first blooms of spring. Each piece was handcrafted in Stoke-on-Trent, England, using traditional transfer ware techniques passed down for generations.

Details:

   •   Maker: Burleigh (Burgess & Leigh, Staffordshire, England)

   •   Pattern: Blue Calico

   •   Era: Mid 1970s

   •   Includes: 1 six-to-eight cup teapot with lid + 1 matching creamer

   •   Size: Teapot approx. 800ml, 25 cm spout to handle

   •   Material: Earthenware — durable for everyday use

   •   Condition: Very good vintage condition with some gentle age-related crazing; no chips or cracks (see photos)

A collectible set that combines history, craftsmanship, and function. Perfect for tea service, display in a cottage kitchen, or as a thoughtful gift for a Burleigh or blue-and-white pottery enthusiast.

Styling Ideas

   •   Create a country cottage tea table with crisp white linens, a posy of fresh garden flowers, and a tiered cake stand.

   •   Display alongside other blue & white transferware on open shelving for a striking collection.

   •   Pair with natural timber, rattan trays, or wicker baskets for a relaxed farmhouse feel.

   •   Mix with plain cream or white china so the cobalt pattern shines as the feature.