Belgium Silver Teapot - Antique Circa 1880

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

This antique silver teapot is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

The interior of the teapot has been professionally cleaned and is ready for use.

There are some natural fire marks to the surface of the teapot and finial, in keeping with age.

The chased decoration is very sharp.

The original handle has natural crazing in keeping with age; this does not affect the integrity of the piece.

The hallmarks struck to the underside and part hallmarks to the interior of the cover are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

Length from back of handle to tip of spout 24.3cm/9.6"

Diameter of body 13.6cm/5.4"

Diameter of foot 10.5cm/4.1"

Height 19.7cm/7.8"

32.7 troy ounces/1016g