{"product_id":"homer-laughlin-eggshell-nautilus-teapot-custom-blue-and-silver-finish","title":"The Nautilus 1945 Porcelain Teapot — Custom Blue \u0026 Silver","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA distinctive piece of American tabletop history, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Nautilus 1945 Porcelain Teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs the graceful proportions of vintage Homer Laughlin china with an unexpected blue-and-silver finish. Its rounded body, gently arched handle, sculpted lid, and elegant spout give it a timeless silhouette that feels especially at home among the collected blue-and-white pieces of \u003cstrong\u003eThe Harbor House\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted by the \u003cstrong\u003eHomer Laughlin China Company\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of its Eggshell Nautilus line, introduced in 1937, the teapot features the lightweight, thin-walled porcelain construction for which the collection became known. The manufacturer's mark \u003cstrong\u003eJ 45 N 5\u003c\/strong\u003e dates this example to 1945. A later custom-painted treatment washes the original form in graduated blue and silvery tones, giving this vintage piece a one-of-a-kind character while preserving its classic American provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle it on a breakfast table, tea tray, open hutch, or alongside blue-and-white porcelain for a collected coastal look that feels acquired over generations rather than newly decorated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Homer Laughlin China Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEggshell Nautilus collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDated 1945 from the manufacturer's mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcelain construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom blue and silver painted finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 6.5\" H × 6.25\" diameter at widest point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage, one-of-a-kind piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e No chips or cracks are present. Some loss to the custom-painted finish is visible beneath the lid along the inner rim, revealing the original white porcelain body. These variations are consistent with the piece's age and customized finish and should be considered part of its vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wade Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44703237505075,"sku":"B0126","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6258\/9491\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_31_2026_04_55_52_AM.png?v=1788166563","url":"https:\/\/baybridle.com\/products\/homer-laughlin-eggshell-nautilus-teapot-custom-blue-and-silver-finish","provider":"Bay \u0026 Bridle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}