This exceptional antique Belgium 800 standard silver teapot has a circular baluster shaped form onto a plain circular spreading foot.
The surface of the body is embellished with chased decoration in a swirl design reflecting the formation of a shell.
The upper rim of the teapot has encircled with an applied moulded border.
This silver teapot is fitted with a domed hinged cover encircled with an undulating chased shell texture terminating to the upper portion with an impressive silver scallop shell finial.
This exceptional example of antique teaware retains the original carved handle featuring a plain scrolling thumbpiece and fitted to plain silver scrolling sockets.
The teapot is fitted with a plain, fine and impressive swan necked spout accented with an incurved segment and leaf design to the lip.
This exceptional example of antique teaware is supported by a circular spreading foot ornamented with undulating decoration to the upper surface.
This Belgium 800 silver teapot is the finest example of its type you could hope to acquire.
Maker: Untraced Maker's Mark
Date: Circa 1880