An early 18^th century Dutch silver miniature ‘toy’ teapot, Amsterdam 1738 by Willem van Strant (active 1727-1742)

Of baluster form upon a short collet foot, the curved spout opposite a C scroll handle, with a pull off domed lid with a ball finial. Marked underneath with makers mark, town mark and date letter D, the lid unmarked.

Length – 4.6 cm / 1.9 inches

Weight – 30 grams / 0.96 ozt

An identical teapot of 1737 by the same maker was sold Bonham’s Knowle, 13 Nov 2007, Lot 130