I have no idea what it would cost to commission a teapot; I'm betting more than is feasible. But I thought I would share this beauty, because something like this is meant to be loved. I thought it was worked birch wood. It's not. Fully functional tea pots. I am in love~
http://www.wells.edu/stringroomgallery/exhibitions/serritella/es1.htmhttp://www.ericserritella.com/trompeloeilgalleryfunctional.htm