Look at this: http://www.mystaffordshirefigures.com/blog/identifying-ralph-wood-enamel-painted-figures
Strictly conjecture: might be a pro-monarchist thing... an empty throne and everything overrun by snakes (that can be seen as creatures of the...
Here's an ALB with a different spout: [ATTACH] The ALB teapots I've had are also distinguished by an undercut top collar that holds the lid in...
Never occurred to me that it might be D & E.
Just a picture I came across online: [ATTACH]
I don't think they are intentionally hidden. The style is a bit clense.
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