Sterling Silver Teapot - Antique William IV

This impressive antique silver teapot, in sterling standard, has a circular rounded, compressed form.

The upper portion of the body is embellished with embossed fluted decoration.

The plain body of the teapot is ornamented with the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a griffin's head couped holding in the beak a serpent.

This antique William IV teapot is fitted with a domed hinged hallmarked cover, ornamented with further fluted ornamentation to the upper plateau.

The teapot retains the original, large sterling silver finial, accented with lobed ornamentation in a floral design.

This exceptional example of antique silverware is fitted with an impressive hallmarked sterling silver C shaped handle with a plain scrolling thumbpiece.

The teapot is fitted with a fine and impressive plain swan necked spout.

This 19th century silver teapot is supported by four bracket style feet, embellished with embossed and applied leaf designs.

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Maker: Richard Pearce & George Burrow

This antique 19th century silver teapot is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

The interior of the teapot has been professionally cleaned and is ready for use.

The embossed and applied decoration is all very sharp.

Full hallmarks struck to the underside, in addition to part hallmarks to the interior of the cover and surface of the handle are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of William IV silverware.

Length from back of handle to tip of spout 26.7cm/10.5"

Width 16.8cm/6.6"

Height 14.4cm/5.7"

22.2 troy ounces/691g