Circa 1880 British antique silver plated teapot
SKU: 202312153969
This is a Britannia metal (pewter) teapot from around 1880.
Beautiful decorations with floral motifs are applied throughout.
Although there are scratches and repair marks on the plating, Britannia Metal is a corrosion-resistant metal, so it can still be used for a long time.
The bottom half is solid and feels very stable.
We hope this wonderful antique silver will add color to your everyday!
【condition】
Appearance: ★★★☆☆ Some scratches and dirt Function: ★★★★☆ Slight deterioration, but almost no problems
・There are some scratches on the plating overall, but it has been well taken care of as an antique.
・There are signs of welding repairs on the bottom, but there are no water leaks.
・The inside has some dark spots typical of Britannia metal, but it is not rust.
・There is a stamp of "SHEFFIELD" on the back of the lid.
・The hinge of the lid opens and closes smoothly without any wobbling.
*This is a very old item, so there are some minor scratches and dirt due to age.
*Please check the photo and approve it before purchasing.
【detail】
・Manufacturer unknown (Sheffield)
・Manufacturing year: around 1880 ・Material: Silver plate (base metal: Britannia metal)
・Size: Height 175 x Width 230 x Depth 130 mm
・Weight 804g
・Capacity approximately 1000ml
*As this is an antique item, there is no other item that is exactly the same.If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us any questions.