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Sterling silver teapot, classic shape with hinged lid. Made Sheffield, England 1918. <br>
Weighs 643g including partially wooden handle.<br>
Classic Greek/Roman shape with gadrooned rim round circular pedestal foot. Ridged collar on the neck. Beautiful full urn shape with very elegant scrolling wooden handle with silver terminals and silver moulded acanthus conforming to the curve around the top of the handle. On either side is an attached lion head handle with fitted, shaped silver acanthus leaf. On either side a lion mask- fabulous detail. The whole handle attached to the lid by two feathers with pin prick detail. The hinged lid with engraved stylised foliate decoration around the rim. The stepped lid leads to a chimney-like center with a 4-lobed foliate plateau from which a bud shaped finial rises. Finial can be removed. <br>
Hallmarks on side, near handle: Maker JD&S; lion, crown and date letter 'a'. Lion and date letter on handle. Lid is also hallmarked with a lion on the inside. Underneath are a number of inscribed numerals - both from the factory and handengraved.<br>
Condition is good. |
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