Fluted George IV silver teapot

Fluted George IV silver teapot

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Beautiful antique silver teapot, made in the first year of the reign of King George IV. The body of the silver teapot is a compressed fluted melon form and rests on a fluted and shaped circular base.

While the fluting extends to the graceful spout, which pours perfectly, the raised cover is surmounted by a detachable finial in the form of a flowerhead. The handle is carved from fruitwood, probably pear or apple, and is affixed with acanthus leaf and floral medallion silver mounts.

A silver teapot pours like no other and sterling silver is the perfect material for fashioning teapots:

· No other material can be fashioned into such elegant and detailed forms, reflect light as beautifully, and a perfectly formed silver teapot spout will never drip.

· Second only to diamonds, silver has the highest thermal conductivity of any material, meaning that tea leaves can be brewed at a higher temperature than in any other teapot, allowing the tea leaves to fully release their flavours.

· That same high thermal conductivity means a silver teapot will retain heat and keep tea hot for much longer.

· Unlike porcelain and ceramic teapots, silver is sturdy and long-lasting, does not shatter and the occasional dent can be debruised.

Dimensions:

Height 130 mm / 5 "
Width 280 mm / 11 "
Weight 624 g (20.06 troy ozs)
Year

1821

Place

London

Condition

Excellent

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