This fine antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver teapot stand has an octofoil form onto a circular collet foot.
The surface of this fine example of Scottish silverware is embellished with exceptional flat engraved scrolling leaf decoration, encircling a vacant circular cartouche to the centre.
The swept border is ornamented with an impressive chased floral and foliate decorated border, accented with applied thread decoration to the rim.
The underside of the teapot stand is fitted with an inset wood base and bears the original baize to the underside.
By virtue of its size, this versatile teapot stand could be utilised as a coaster.
Maker: James McKay
Date: 1837