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C1710 Very Rare Large David Clayton Toy Kettle 25 Grams
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C1710 Very Rare Large David Clayton Toy Kettle 25 Grams

18th century
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This is a lovely miniature teapot in c1710 by David Clayton, it is in very good condition, the kettle hallmarked for the Clayton Britannia standard mark under the base

His silver is much sought after, the items are perfect miniatures of the original large items. it is a large one by his standards 5cms high and weighs 25grams

A fine early 18th century toy kettle

Date of Manufacture

Dudley Antique Silver has dated this Antique Silver Toy Kettle to the 18th Century.

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Description
This is a lovely miniature teapot in c1710 by David Clayton, it is in very good condition, the kettle hallmarked for the Clayton Britannia standard mark under the base

His silver is much sought after, the items are perfect miniatures of the original large items. it is a large one by his standards 5cms high and weighs 25grams

A fine early 18th century toy kettle

Date of Manufacture

Dudley Antique Silver has dated this Antique Silver Toy Kettle to the 18th Century.

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SA1244724
Dudley Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2022

Specialist in 17th, 18th and early 19th silver

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An early 18th-century silver toy kettle featuring a bulbous body, fitted lid with finial, straight spout, and an overhead loop handle.
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Archive I An early 18th-century silver toy kettle featuring a bulbous body, fitted lid with finial, straight spout, and an overhead loop handle.

C1710 Very Rare Large David Clayton Toy Kettle 25 Grams

Archive II An early 18th-century silver toy kettle featuring a bulbous body, fitted lid with finial, straight spout, and an overhead loop handle. View II
Archive III An early 18th-century silver toy kettle featuring a bulbous body, fitted lid with finial, straight spout, and an overhead loop handle. View III
Archive IV An early 18th-century silver toy kettle featuring a bulbous body, fitted lid with finial, straight spout, and an overhead loop handle. View IV
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An early 18th-century silver toy kettle featuring a bulbous body, fitted lid with finial, straight spout, and an overhead loop handle.
c1710 very rare large David Clayton toy kettle 25 grams
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An early 18th-century silver toy kettle featuring a bulbous body, fitted lid with finial, straight spout, and an overhead loop handle.
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  • ObjectMiniatures
  • Period18th century
  • StyleQueen Anne
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsGlobular body, Overhead swing handle, Straight spout, Lid finial

This early 18th-century Queen Anne miniature toy kettle dates to circa 1710 and follows the design style of silversmith David Clayton. Made of silver with a reflective silver colour finish, the miniature object displays a classic globular body shape. Specific visible details include an overhead swing loop handle positioned above the top, a straight-angled pouring spout extending from the side, and a fitted lid topped with a small round finial. The piece is suitable for display within a home today on a bookshelf or within a miniature collection. The item measures 5 cm in height and weighs 25 grams, representing a large scale for a toy piece of this period. The metal surface shows mild handling marks and tarnish consistent with age, while the proportions mirror full-sized tea service items of the era. The form sits steadily on a flat circular base and reflects domestic silver production from the early Georgian period.

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Silver miniatures produced during the early 18th century in England were created by specialist silversmiths as high-status collectables for adults and miniature tea services for wealthy households.

Early 18th-century English toy silver pieces were crafted from high-purity silver, featuring hand-hammered bulbous bodies, cast spouts, and hand-fitted loop handles.

Authentic period examples typically display makers initials stamped onto the underside or rim, along with period-correct seam construction, hand-soldered handles, and early 18th-century silver proportions.

Miniature silver items are effectively displayed inside glass curiosity cabinets, mounted in shadow boxes, or styled alongside books on shelving units to highlight their detailed metalwork.

Dust gently with a clean microfibre cloth and polish using non-abrasive silver cream when tarnish develops, avoiding aggressive polishing that might wear down delicate maker marks.
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