Debbie Mumm Figural Cottage House Teapot (Sakura) 🏡💛❤️

This is a Charming Figural Teapot designed by renowned artist Debbie Mumm for Sakura. It is molded in the shape of a whimsical Country Cottage featuring her signature folk-art elements.

• Design: A molded house with a tiled green roof (lid), checkered skirting, and polka-dotted yellow handle/spout.

• Artist: Debbie Mumm (impressed mark).

2. Item Details & Design ✨🎨

This piece showcases the layered, colorful style that made Mumm a household name:

• Body: Features molded clapboard siding and a base painted with a black and white checkerboard motif. Details include window boxes, a yellow door, and a red heart above the entrance.

• Lid: The roof is the removable lid, featuring a tiled/shingled texture painted in shades of sage and hunter green.

• Finials: Two molded brick chimneys extend from the lid, functioning as decorative finials.

• Handle/Spout: The round handle and protruding spout are painted bright yellow with cheerful red polka dots.

• Mark: Impressed SAKURA CHINA © DEBBIE MUMM mark on the base.

3. Historical/Period Context 🌏🕰️

• Period: Late 20th Century / Early 21st Century (c. 1990s–2010s). This era defined the peak of the figural ceramic collectible market, driven by popular designer collaborations.

• Significance: Represents a successful collaboration that turned decorative ceramics into a major mass-market collectible category. The "cottage" design remains a favorite for seasonal and year-round country-style decorating.

4. The Ideal Collector 💡🧐

This item is perfect for:

• Collectors of Debbie Mumm Branded Ceramics and Figural Teapots.

• Enthusiasts of the Country, Cottagecore, or Folk Art aesthetic.

• Buyers seeking a charming, well-made novelty item from a recognized designer.

5. Condition & Valuation 💎💰

• Condition: Excellent Contemporary Condition. The colors are bold and unworn, and the high-gloss glaze is intact. The complex molded details (like the chimneys and window frames) are fully intact.

• Rarity: Moderate (Widely distributed, but desirable due to the strong branding and popular theme).

• Valuation Strategy: Price is driven by the established Debbie Mumm brand and the consistently high demand for the House/Cottage figural mold in excellent, display-ready condition.