I just now returned from the second-hand shop where I saw this. I know it isn't the most wonderful teapot you've ever seen but I was hoping you dear friends can explain to me how a teapot from Great British Pottery Company (at least I think it says "Great" beneath the price tag) can be Made in China? Is it a Chinese company called GBPC or is it a British company farming out the work? Anyway, it's pretty cheap! Worth it, I'm sure.