Gorgeous Victorian Silver Teapot by Holland & Slater, London 1880

This is a very distinctive Victorian solid silver Bachelor teapot made by the renowned John Aldwinckle & James Slater. Of squat circular form with a fluted lower section and a flush hinged cover. The wood handle with elegant carved thumb piece. The base raised on four ball feet. It has an excellent silver gauge and feels satisfyingly. This is an unusual teapot with a very appealing Design. Hallmarks: ja over Js for Holland, Son & Slater (john Aldwinckle & James Slater)london Assay Mark lion Passant duty Mark london Assay Mark date letter "e" for 1880