A Victorian sterling silver teapot, London 1897 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co

Of stout rounded form upon a circular foot, the curved spout opposite an ebonised C scroll handle. The hinged disc lid surmounted by a detachable fluted ebonised finial. Decorated throughout with embossed floral sprays and C scrolls reserved with lattice work, a vacant cartouche to either side. Fully marked underneath and part-marked to the lid, also stamped Goldsmiths Company, 112 Regent Street.

Length – 24 cm / 9.5 inches

Weight – 658 grams / 21.16 ozt