German Silver Spirit Kettle - Queen Anne Style - Antique Circa 1910

Description

This exceptional antique German silver spirit kettle has a plain oval rounded form onto a plain spreading foot, in the classic English Queen Anne style.

The lower portion of this spirit kettle on stand is is embellished with fluted decoration.

The upper rim of the kettle is encircled with a band of applied bead ornamentation.

Either side of the kettle is ornamented with two plain German silver dowel style pegs, allowing the kettle to sit securely on the stand.

This silver spirit kettle is fitted with a plain domed hinged hallmarked cover surmounted with the original silver oval fluted finial, securing to the interior with a screw fitment.

This fine example of antique teaware is fitted with a hinged, plain arched handle.

The kettle detaches from the original silver oval stand surmounted by plain waisted supports.

The stand is encircled with further applied bead ornamentation and supported by four bun style feet.

The stand incorporates a sunken well incorporating the the original hallmarked spirit burner with integrated chained snuffer.

The hallmarks struck to the surface of the burner and underside of the kettle include:

Maker's mark: Somme Nachf

Silver quality/purity mark: 800 (800/1000, 800 standard)

National mark: Crescent moon and crown

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