George I Antique Silver Teapot, England, 1725

Object Description

A fine little bullet shaped teapot of globular form with a plain body, straight spout, and wooden handle. Excellent quality and good gauge silver. Lovely patina and traces of the original hammered finish.

Contains 550ml.
Weight 352g, 11.3 troy oz.
Height 11.6cm (to top of handle). Spread 20.2cm.
London 1725.
Maker William Atkinson.
Sterling silver.

Marks. Stamped underneath the body with a full set of English silver hallmarks, lion mark inside the lid. Hand engraved below are the owner’s initials DM over MS.

Maker: William Atkinson

William Atkinson, London silversmith, apprenticed to William Bellasis of the Merchant Taylor’s company 1718, free 1725. Both Sterling and New Standard marks entered as largeworker 1725.

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Object Literature

Early teapots were of small capacity because of the rarity of tea. Although there are a few 17th century teapots in existence, there is little likelihood of finding one dating before 1710. The earlier the teapot the smaller they tend to be as tea was a very expensive commodity until the middle of the reign of George I.

Object Condition

This lovely little pot is in very good condition with some minor signs of wear commensurate with age. This pot has been water tested and does not leak.

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