THIS LOT IS FOR A RARE MONSTER SIZED ENGLISH EARLY VICTORIAN THREE PIECE TILTING TEA KETTLE ON STAND POT MADE IN LONDON BY JOHN TAPLEY IN 1845. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A LARGER OR HEAVIER TILTING KETTLE IN OVER 25 YEARS IN THE SILVER BUSINESS. THE THREE PIECES ARE THE POT AND STAND AS WELL AS IT’S ORIGINAL BURNER. THE BODY IS MELON FORM AND IT HAS SEVERAL CAST ELEMENTS THAT COVER THE BASE OF THE SPOUT, HANDLES AND FEET OF THE STAND. THIS POT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH A FANTASTIC PATINA AND CRISP DESIGN. IT MEASURES 19 1/2″ TALL X 13″ WIDE AND WEIGHS 126.2 TROY OUNCES. IT HAS A BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVED CREST ON ONE SIDE OF THE BODY AND AN ANIMAL ENGRAVED ON THE TOP OF THE BASE THAT LOOKS LIKE A SQUIRREL. THE LIQUID CAPACITY OF THIS PIECE IS APPROXIMATELY 180 FLUID OUNCES. Check out my other items – opens in a new window or tab. I look forward to doing business with you too. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Tea/Coffee Pots & Sets”. The seller is “vincentcallahan” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Style: Victorian
- Age: 1800-1849
- Pattern: Melon
- Composition: Sterling Silver (.925)
- Brand: Shiebler
