Based on the brilliant work of Shakespeare's play Hamlet this novelty teapot has a skull, books, inkwell and quill. For those of you who read and love his work, the theatre or even more macabre accents in your home, this is truly a special piece collectible piece that will last a lifetime. Manufactured in Whistable, Kent by Parrington Designs. Parrington designs started in 1973 and closed their doors forever in 1999. The Parrington design teapots were not able to be mass produced so limit quantities exist for all of this works. Gary Seymour's pieces that were designed for Parrington are known for their impeccable attention to detail and pop culture designs. *This is a decorative, novelty "tea pot" and does not function as an actual tea pot Excellent condition, not flaws. Hamlet, Shakespeare, Renaissance, Macabre, gothic, classic, literature, GOAT, Romeo and Juliet, plays, acting