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Antique West Country Silver Miniature Herb Teapot Circa 1730
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique West Country silver miniature teapot/ herb pot; an addition to our rare silverware collection.
This exceptional and rare antique Georgian miniature silver teapot/herb pot has a bullet form.
The body of this silver teapot is plain and unembellished.
This antique silver herb teapot is fitted with a push fit cover ornamented with bands of thread decoration and surmounted with the original silver topped, stained turned wood finial.
The teapot is fitted with the original carved and stained wood C shaped handle accented with a plain scrolling thumbpiece.
This exceptional miniature silver teapot features a plain tapering spout.
This West Country silver miniature or herb teapot is a charming and uncommon gift. Its fine provincial craftsmanship and regional character appeal to collectors of miniature silver and admirers of English decorative antiques.
Dimensions
Length from back of handle to tip of spout 9.8cm/3.86'
Diameter 4.7cm/1.85'
Height 6.4cm/2.52'
Weight
2.4 troy ounces/73.9g
Maker: Sampson Bennett
Origin: Falmouth, England
measurements
Height:
2.52 in
Width:
1.85 in
Depth:
3.86 in
measurements
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique West Country Silver Miniature Herb Teapot Circa 1730 (LA555273) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being Circa 1730
declaration
condition
condition
This 18th century rare silver teapot is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition for its type.
The surface of the teapot has some blemishes, in keeping with age and use.
The three maker's marks struck to the underside are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of Georgian silverware.