Rare George I Miniature Silver Toy Teapot David Clayton C.1725

Name: Rare George I Miniature Silver Toy Teapot David Clayton C.1725
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA775006
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

An 18th century silver miniature teapot made by David Clayton, a maker famous for his miniature / toy silver utility items. A push on cover with steam hole, collet foot and coiled strap handle. Stamped with the lion passant and maker initials to the base and maker initials also to the cover, c.1725.

It measures 6cm (2 3/8") spout to handle, 4cm (1 5/8") wide and 4cm (1 5/8") high. It weighs 25g / 0.8ozt.

Condition is fair: there are a number of small shallow dents to the pot and the top of the handle has become detached from the pot. No splits or repairs and the marks are fully legible, just minor rubbing at the edges.

Physical Dimensions

Height

4cm (1.57")

Width

6cm (2.36")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA775006

Dealers Internal Reference

FA1030

Dealers Notes

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Description

An 18th century silver miniature teapot made by David Clayton, a maker famous for his miniature / toy silver utility items. A push on cover with steam hole, collet foot and coiled strap handle.

“

Stamped with the lion passant and maker initials to the base and maker initials also to the cover, c.

The Fancy Fox

1725.

It measures 6cm (2 3/8") spout to handle, 4cm (1 5/8") wide and 4cm (1 5/8") high. It weighs 25g / 0.8ozt.

Condition is fair: there are a number of small shallow dents to the pot and the top of the handle has become detached from the pot. No splits or repairs and the marks are fully legible, just minor rubbing at the edges.

Physical Dimensions

Height

4cm (1.57")

Width

6cm (2.36")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA775006