Vintage Teddy Bear Egg Cup – Keele St Pottery, England

Maker/Origin:

Keele Street Pottery, Staffordshire, England

Hand-painted

Era:

c. 1940s–1950s

Description:

A delightful vintage teddy bear egg cup made by Keele Street Pottery, England. Hand-painted in soft yellow glaze with orange paws, painted claws, and rosy cheeks, this whimsical bear captures the charming novelty style Keele Pottery became known for.

Keele St Pottery produced a wide range of animal and character egg cups during the mid-20th century, often exported worldwide, and teddy bears remain among the most collectible.

Measurements (approx.):

   •   Height: 6 cm / 2.5”

Markings:

Stamped underside: “Keele St Pottery – Hand Painted – England.”

Condition:

Good vintage condition — no chips or cracks. Age-related crazing and minor paint wear consistent with use and age.

Styling Ideas:

   •   Add to a vintage egg cup or teddy bear collection.

   •   Display in a nursery or vintage kitchen setting.

   •   A sweet gift for teddy bear lovers and pottery collectors alike.

Collector’s Notes:

Keele Pottery’s novelty egg cups are highly collectible, and teddy bear versions are particularly sought after. Each is hand-painted, meaning no two are quite alike.