Bidspirit auction | A Victorian Silver Plated Engraved
A Victorian Silver Plated Engraved Teapot - A Victorian Silver Plated teapot of compressed globular form featuring elaborate Rococo Revival style chased and engraved foliate and scroll motifs throughout the body and lid. The teapot is constructed with a hinged lid topped by a cast finial in the form of a flower bud or fruit resting on a leaf base. The scroll handle is fitted with two bone insulating rings and a thumb rest. The teapot sits on a low, spreading circular foot. The base is struck with four rectangular pseudo-hallmarks in a row, the numerals 1 3 0 0, and the characters G H. Above these marks is a single character 3. Length: 26.5 cm.