Porcelain printed teapot; Design taken from old London Transport poster by Andre Edouard Marty; Great gift item.
This is a truly beautiful tea pot. Printed on the pot are images taken from posters designed by Andre Edouard Marty for London Transport. This is a real pleasure to use and looks gorgeous out on display, so why not invite some friends round for tea and show this fabulous item off.
About the artist
Andre Edouard Marty
Andre Edouard Marty studied at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris. He worked as an illustrator, engraver and theatre designer. Particularly known for fashion plates produced for the Gazette du Bon Ton and Vogue. He also illustrated de luxe editions of French books, fashionable during the 1920's.
Composite poster is the collective name used for posters that can be displayed in sequence. Each component part can stand alone as a poster, but when displayed together they create one large design.
Andre Edouard Marty, born 1882, died 1974. Designed posters for the Underground Group and London Transport 1931-1933.