A fine antique Edwardian English sterling silver bachelor teapot in the George I style; part of our silver teaware collection

Description

This fine Edwardian sterling silver bachelor teapot has a pear shaped form on to a circular colet foot.

The teapot has been crafted in the George I style, with a shaped, carved painted wood handle, a plain and unembellished body and a plain swan necked spout.

This antique teapot is fitted with a hinged domed hallmarked cover which is surmounted with a cast silver baluster shaped finial.

Condition

This antique bachelor teapot is a very good gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the rim of the cover, are all very clear - those struck to the surface of the body are slightly rubbed, but legible.

Reflections in photography may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

Dimensions

Height to top of finial 15cm/5.9"

Length from back of handle to tip of spout 16cm/6.25"

Diameter of body 9.5cm/3.75"

Weight

11 troy ounces/342g

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