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Antique Silver Teapot

18th century
For Sale by Alison Chapman
Description

This is a beautiful Georgian intricately engraved teapot. The teapot is set in solid silver with a wooden handle. There is a full British hallmark on the base with the makers mark 'Pbab' for Peter & Ann Bateman, the leopard head for London assay office, the lion passant for sterling quality silver, the head of George III and the date letter 'D' for 1799. Also on the base are the engraved words 'The Gift of Mr. & Mrs. E H Adams. Jan 25th 1820'.

Date/Mark:-

There is a full British hallmark on the base with the makers mark 'Pbab' for Peter & Ann Bateman, the leopard head for London assay office, the lion passant for sterling quality silver, the head of George III and the date letter 'D' for 1799.

DIMENSIONS:

H: 165mm x W: 285mm x D: 100mm approx.

WEIGHT:

459.6 grams approx.

Ref: e6014

Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery

Please contact for international delivery

Payment:

Payment by card via telephone (UK only) or Paypal

Declaration

Alison Chapman has dated this Antique Silver Teapot to the Georgian era.

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SA1012358
Dealers Internal Reference
E6014
Description
This is a beautiful Georgian intricately engraved teapot. The teapot is set in solid silver with a wooden handle. There is a full British hallmark on the base with the makers mark 'Pbab' for Peter & Ann Bateman, the leopard head for London assay office, the lion passant for sterling quality silver, the head of George III and the date letter 'D' for 1799. Also on the base are the engraved words 'The Gift of Mr. & Mrs. E H Adams. Jan 25th 1820'.
fig 1. An antique silver teapot featuring bright-cut decorative engraving, an engraved central monogram, a carved wooden handle, and a bone lid finial.
fig 1. Antique Silver Teapot

Date/Mark:-

There is a full British hallmark on the base with the makers mark 'Pbab' for Peter & Ann Bateman, the leopard head for London assay office, the lion passant for sterling quality silver, the head of George III and the date letter 'D' for 1799.

fig 2. An antique silver teapot featuring bright-cut decorative engraving, an engraved central monogram, a carved wooden handle, and a bone lid finial.
fig 2. Antique Silver Teapot

DIMENSIONS:

H: 165mm x W: 285mm x D: 100mm approx.

WEIGHT:

459.6 grams approx.

Ref: e6014

Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery

Please contact for international delivery

Payment:

Payment by card via telephone (UK only) or Paypal

Date of Manufacture

Alison Chapman has dated this Antique Silver Teapot to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1012358
Dealers Internal Ref
E6014
Alison Chapman
Alison Chapman
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2023
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An antique silver teapot featuring bright-cut decorative engraving, an engraved central monogram, a carved wooden handle, and a bone lid finial.
Antique Silver Teapot
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An antique silver teapot featuring bright-cut decorative engraving, an engraved central monogram, a carved wooden handle, and a bone lid finial.
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Silver teapots became prominent luxury status symbols during the eighteenth century as tea drinking spread across Western Europe. Early to late Georgian designs progressed from heavy cast pear-shaped forms to delicate straight-sided, faceted oval vessels decorated with bright-cut line engraving and Neoclassical swags.

These vessels were primary wrought from sterling silver or silver plate, incorporating heat-insulating natural materials for the handles and finials. Carved dense hardwoods such as ebony or fruitwood, alongside turned bone or ivory isolators, protected the users hand from the thermal conductivity of hot metal.

Authentic solid silver pieces carry stamped hallmark series indicating the maker, purity standard, assay office, and date letter, typically located on the base or near the rim. Construction details such as visible seam joins, hand-engraved monogram ciphers, and period-correct wooden handles with pinned sockets confirm original age.

A vintage silver vessel can be integrated into contemporary settings as a decorative accent on a dining room sideboard or kitchen shelving unit. Pair polished or lightly patinated silver with matte stone, natural linen, and dark wood textures to create a rich contrast between contemporary surfaces and heritage metalwork.

Regular gentle washing in warm soapy water followed by immediate drying with a soft microfibre cloth prevents water spotting. To address tarnish and oxidisation, apply specialized non-abrasive silver cream using a soft cloth, taking care to avoid harsh polishing around engraved details or organic handle components.
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