Lot #30: Vintage 1986 Fitz and Floyd Mallard Duck Ceramic Teapot - 40 oz Hand-Painted Japan

Gorgeous vintage 1986 Fitz and Floyd Mallard Duck Ceramic Teapot. This highly collectible piece features a beautifully sculpted, realistic drake mallard resting gracefully. Crafted with the incredible attention to detail that Fitz and Floyd is legendary for, it showcases a vibrant emerald green head, rich brown eyes, and an open yellow beak that cleverly serves as the pour spout.The body of the teapot features intricately layered feathers meticulously hand-painted in a whimsical palette of pale yellow, soft tan, lavender, light green, and sky blue accents. The matching lid is topped with a delicate, sculpted leaf-and-feather finial, and a sweeping curved handle finishes the back.The base bears the authentic incised " F.F. 1986" hallmark alongside the original "FF Japan" gold foil sticker, confirming its origin, date, and 40 oz volume capacity. Whether displayed on a kitchen hutch, a bar cart, or used as a striking centerpiece, this retired piece is a must-have for bird lovers and teapot collectors alike. Founded in Dallas, Texas in 1960 by Pat Fitzpatrick and Robert Floyd, Fitz and Floyd evolved into the undisputed leader of hand-painted ceramic giftware and collectibles. Renowned for their high-quality craftsmanship, creative themes, and architectural sculpting style, their pieces became so celebrated that they were commissioned to create a custom tea service for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and dinnerware for the White House.Pieces from the mid-1980s that were produced in Japan are highly sought after by collectors today due to the superior quality of the glaze work and the exceptional precision of the hand-painted detailing compared to later manufacturing runs. PICKUP NOTE: Access Storage - ample parking. Do not go to the front office - Please come to loading dock ramps and see our team member with your lot numbers/ invoice. Pickup category timeslot {B}