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Antique Silver Plated Tea Kettle on Stand by Frederik Ellis Tim & Co C1880
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Antique Silver Plated Tea Kettle on Stand by Frederik Ellis Tim & Co C1880

19th century
Description

This is an antique silver plated tea kettle on stand. The stand sits on three shell feet with dolphins on top. Bead mounted to base with a pierced surround. Two chains with pins attached that retain the teapot to the base and housing it’s original burner. The large teapot with fixed handle has a geometric engraved design throughout. Proud cone finial. This has been resilvered. c.1880 British made with a makers mark for Frederik Ellis Tim & Co of Sheffield stamped underneath.

Height: 43cm (17") tall.

This has been registered with Government U.K. as made before 3 March 1947 with less than 10% ivory. The kettle has small ivory insulators on the handle. Exemption certificate submission reference: 78LY27NB

This can also be purchased from my website

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Where shipping cost is automatically calculated at checkout

Declaration

Honey Tilley Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Spirit Kettle to the 1880s.

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SA999360
Dealers Internal Reference
A24960
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Description
This is an antique silver plated tea kettle on stand. The stand sits on three shell feet with dolphins on top. Bead mounted to base with a pierced surround. Two chains with pins attached that retain the teapot to the base and housing it’s original burner. The large teapot with fixed handle has a geometric engraved design throughout. Proud cone finial. This has been resilvered. c.1880 British made with a makers mark for Frederik Ellis Tim & Co of Sheffield stamped underneath.
fig 1. An ornate late Victorian silver-plated tea kettle with engraved geometric panels resting on a matching spirit burner stand.
fig 1. Antique Silver Plated Tea Kettle on Stand by Frederik Ellis Tim & Co C1880

Height: 43cm (17") tall.

This has been registered with Government U.K. as made before 3 March 1947 with less than 10% ivory. The kettle has small ivory insulators on the handle. Exemption certificate submission reference: 78LY27NB

This can also be purchased from my website

honeytilleyantiques.com

Where shipping cost is automatically calculated at checkout

Date of Manufacture

Honey Tilley Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Spirit Kettle to the 1880s.

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SA999360
Dealers Internal Ref
A24960
Honey Tilley Antiques
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Archive I An ornate late Victorian silver-plated tea kettle with engraved geometric panels resting on a matching spirit burner stand.

Antique Silver Plated Tea Kettle on Stand by Frederik Ellis Tim & Co C1880

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An ornate late Victorian silver-plated tea kettle with engraved geometric panels resting on a matching spirit burner stand.
Antique silver plated tea kettle on stand by Frederik Ellis Tim & Co c1880
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An ornate late Victorian silver-plated tea kettle with engraved geometric panels resting on a matching spirit burner stand.
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  • ObjectTeaware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Bone
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved scrollwork, Beaded rim, Overhead handle, Tripod burner stand

This late Victorian silver-plated tea kettle on stand sits on a tripod base with shell feet and dolphin mounts. The piece incorporates a bead-mounted base with a pierced surround, two security chains with pins, an original burner, a fixed overhead handle with ivory insulators, and a proud cone finial. The body displays geometric engraved panels, scrollwork, and beaded rims, finished in polished silver with ivory and bone elements. The maker's mark for Frederik Ellis Tim and Company of Sheffield is stamped underneath, and the item has been resilvered. It measures 43 cm tall. This piece works well placed on a sideboard top in an English country house setting for decorative display.

FAQs

A Victorian spirit kettle, or tea kettle on stand, is a specialised hot water vessel mounted on an elevated framework equipped with a small spirit burner underneath to maintain temperature at the tea table.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) or silver-plated copper, frequently incorporating heat-insulating bone, horn, or hardwood spacers within the handle to ensure safe handling.

Authentic late Victorian items generally display clear stamped maker marks, EPNS hallmarks, hand-engraved or bright-cut pattern work, and original fitting accessories such as securing pins and chains.

Place the kettle on a dining room sideboard, marble console table, or drinks trolley, pairing it with contemporary glassware or crisp linen to create a sophisticated focal point.

Wash gently with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, then polish carefully using a specialized silver cream to prevent tarnishing; avoid harsh chemical dips that can wear away the silver plating layer.
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