Teapots

Tea originated in China as a medicinal drink over 2,000 years ago and was introduced into Europe during the 16th century by Portuguese priests and merchants. Drinking tea became fashionable in England during the 17th century and in time led to the English starting large-scale production and commercialization of the plant in India. At home, the English drank tea rather than coffee. 19th century inventories show that families owned twice as many teawares as coffee utensils. Women adopted the drink for their social gatherings and served tea after dinner. It was also an occasion to demonstrate wealth and good taste, and teawares were as responsive to changing fashion as dress and interior decoration.
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

Teapots

1711
George Manjoy
9761 Queen Anne Miniature Silver Teapot
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A delightful little collector’s piece. A rare antique silver teapot miniature with a simple scroll handle and pull off cover. Britannia standard silver*. Original lightly hammered finish. Weight 17 grams, 0.54 troy ounces. Height 4.9 cm. Spread 5.9 cm. London 1711. Maker George Manjoy, a specialist toy maker (see Jackson’s Silver & Gold Marks of England, Scotland & Ireland p.141).
1715
Francis Plymley
9871 George I Silver Teapot
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A fine antique silver bullet shape teapot. Britannia standard silver. Lovely plain, globular form, with a straight spout and wooden handle. Very small size. This is a very early teapot. To the front is a hand engraved crest. A charming feature is the shaped little swivel nut seen below the lid finial. Contains 400 ml, 14 fluid ounces which is about 2 cups. Weight 224 grams, 7.2 troy ounces. Height 11cm. Spread 19.5cm. Diameter of base 6.4cm. London 1715. Maker Francis Plymley.
1719
Richard Bayley
9137 George I Silver Teapot
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A rare early English silver teapot of simple plain form. Britannia standard silver*. Pear shaped with domed hinged cover and original wooden handle. Hand engraved to the front is a coat of arms – argent, six Lions rampant, sable – within an incised shield, possibly for the Savage family. Early teapots were of small capacity because of the rarity of tea. Contains 570 ml. Weight 425 grams, 13.6 troy ounces. Height 14 cm. Spread 19 cm. London 1719. Maker Richard Bayley.
1721
John Carnaby
8880 George I Silver Octagonal Teapot
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A rare early English provincial silver teapot of octagonal form. Britannia standard silver* Pear shaped with faceted straight spout and domed hinged cover. Octagonal teapots were only made for a very short time (c1710-25) and are very rare and expensive today. Contains 650 ml. Weight 372 grams, 11.9 troy ounces. Height 16.5 cms. Spread 20 cms. Newcastle 1721. Maker John Carnaby.
1723
Gabriel Sleath
8550 George I Silver Bullet Teapot
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A fine antique sterling silver bullet shape teapot. Lovely plain shape with a straight spout and very small size. This is a very early teapot. Although a few 17th century teapots exist there is very little likelihood of finding one before 1710. The earlier the teapot the smaller they tend to be as tea was a very expensive commodity. Contains 400 ml, 14 fluid ounces which is about 2 cups. Weight 298 grams, 9.5 troy ounces. Height 11.5 cms. Spread 18.5 cms. London 1723. Maker Gabriel Sleath.
1725
John Bache
9729 George I Silver Teapot
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A fine early English silver teapot of simple plain form. Pear shaped with domed hinged cover and original wooden handle. Good gauge silver. Hand engraved to the front is large contemporary armorial within a decorative cartouche. Scratchweight 15=3 and owners initials underneath. Early teapots were of small capacity because of the rarity of tea. Contains 600 ml. Weight (including handle) 495 grams, 15.9 troy ounces. Height 21cm. Spread 19.5cm. London 1725. Maker John Bache. Sterling silver.
1725
William Atkinson
10407 George I Antique Silver Teapot
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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.
1728
Thomas Farren
9984 George II Antique Silver Teapot
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A rare antique sterling silver teapot of octagonal, spherical form. A very early teapot. The panelled shape is extremely unusual. Charming small size and hand engraved to the top with a fine quality decoration. Excellent colour and weight. Weight 512 grams, 16.4 troy ounces. Height 10.9cm (to top of handle). Spread 22cm. London 1728. Maker Thomas Farren, a highly desirable maker.
1729
Samuel Margas
6514 George II Silver Bullet Teapot
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A rare antique sterling silver teapot of small size. Very charming with plain body and engraved decoration to the top. The spout is prettily shaped with acanthus leaf decoration to the tip. Excellent colour. Weight 397 grams, 12.7 troy ounces. Height 12 cms. Spread 20 cms. London 1729. Maker Samuel Margas.
1729 - 1738
Francis Spilsbury
8123 George II Silver Bullet Teapot
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An antique sterling silver bullet shape teapot. Lovely plain shape with a straight spout and hand engraved decoration to the upper body and lid. Excellent quality and many fine features. The lid detail is particularly charming with the fan motifs blending into the little face masks on the upper body. The bullet shaped teapot is probably one of the best known types of the George II period and the lid of this one has a cleverly concealed flush hinge which is difficult to distinguish as the engraver has continued the decoration over this area. Contains 450 ml. Weight 384 grams, 12.3 troy ounces. Height 10.5 cms. Spread 20.25cms. Diameter of base 7 cms. Made in London (no date letter). Two marks for the maker Francis Spilsbury I (this is his first mark used 1729-1738). See condition report regarding the silver marks.
1731
William Darker
10332 George II Antique Silver Bullet Teapot
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A very charming antique silver teapot of small size and globular form. With a plain body, straight spout, and wooden handle. The engraved decoration to the top has a circular band of hatching interspersed with shells, faces and scrolls. Hand engraved to the front is a crest of a swan. Excellent colour and traces of the original hammered finish. Contains 300ml. Weight 277g, 8.9 troy oz. Height 10.5cm. Spread 17.3cm. London 1731. Maker William Darker. Sterling silver.
1732
Isaac Cookson
8713 Antique Newcastle Silver Bullet Teapot
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A good example of early English provincial silver. An antique sterling silver bullet shape teapot. Early teapots were of small capacity because of the rarity of tea. Lovely plain shape with a curved spout and engraved decoration to the upper body. The lid has a concentric circle decoration and inside there are some hand engraved marriage initials. Generally speaking bullet teapots were only made during the George II period. Weight 420 grams, 13.5 troy ounces. Height 12.5 cms. Spread 19 cms. Newcastle 1732*. By the prestigious Newcastle maker Isaac Cookson.
1732
John Edwards II
6895 George II Silver Bullet Teapot by John Edwards
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A fine antique sterling silver bullet shape teapot. Lovely plain shape with a straight spout and inset hinge. To the front there is a hand engraved armorial. This is a very early teapot. Although a few 17th century teapots exist there is very little likelihood of finding one 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. Weight 393 grams, 12.6 troy ounces. Height 10.5 cms. Spread 21 cms. London 1732. Maker John Edwards.
1732
George Bulman
9992 George II Newcastle Silver Teapot
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Provincial silver. A fine antique sterling silver bullet shape teapot. Plain, graceful form with a quality inset hinge and curved wooden handle. Small size. Early teapots tend to be small size as tea was a very expensive commodity. Contains 450 ml. Weight 450 grams, 14.4 troy ounces. Height 11.4cm. Spread 21.1cm. Height (top of finial) 11.4cm. London 1732. Maker George Bulman.
1735
Esaius Busch III
9293 Antique German Silver Teapot
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An antique sterling silver teapot of pear shape form with ribbing. Small size. The curved spout with a hinged cover, the lid is side hinged. Both lid and body have panels of hand chased decoration and there are applied putti medallions to the front and rear. Contains 780 ml. Weight 409 grams, 13.1 troy ounces. Height 14.5 cm. Spread 20 cm. Stamped underneath with German silver marks for Augsburg 1735/6. Maker Esaius Busch III.
1735
Thomas Mason
10136 George II Antique Silver Teapot
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An excellent quality antique silver bullet shaped teapot. Lovely plain form with an octagonal panelled spout and wooden handle. The bullet shaped teapot is probably one of the better known types of the George II period and the lid of this one has a cleverly concealed flush hinge which is difficult to distinguish as the engraver has continued the decoration over this area. To the front is a finely engraved cartouche containing the initial “F” in old fashioned cursive script. Contains 450ml. Weight 445 grams, 14.3 troy ounces. Height 11cm. Spread 20cm. London 1735. Maker Thomas Mason.
1739
James Manners
10168 George II Antique Silver Teapot
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A good example of early English teawares. A rare antique silver bullet shaped teapot of plain simple form with a shaped panelled spout and wooden handle. Excellent small size. The bullet shaped teapot is probably one of the better known types of the George II period and the lid of this one has a good quality flush hinge. Contains 550ml. Total weight 440 grams, 14.2 troy ounces. Height 12.2cm. Spread 21.70cm. London 1739. Maker James Manners.
1754
Richard Gurney And Thomas Cooke
8547 George II Silver Teapot
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A very attractive antique sterling silver teapot of globular design on a pedestal foot. Small size. With a curved spout and deep chased decoration to the upper body and lid. Contains 550 ml. Weight 535 grams, 17.2 troy ounces. Height 15 cms. Spread 23cms. London 1754. Maker Richard Gurney & Thomas Cook.
1775
John Parker & Edward Wakelin
8752 George III Silver Drum Teapot
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An antique sterling silver teapot of circular form having a detachable lid attached to the body with a silver chain. Drum teapots are very desirable and are usually found between 1760 and 1780. Lovely plain styling with discreet bands of hand engraved geometric decoration. Underneath there are some initials and a scratch weight.Contains 465 ml. Weight 319 grams, 10.2 troy ounces. Height 11.5 cms. Spread 19.5 cms. Base diameter 9 cms. London 1775. Maker Parker & Wakelin.
1775
Charles Wright
9544 George III Silver Drum Teapot
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An antique sterling silver teapot of circular form with a pull off lid. Drum teapots are very desirable and are usually found between 1760 and 1780. Lovely plain styling with bright cut engraved and dot pricked bands with flower head motifs. To the front is a finely engraved crest within a decorate cartouche. Contains 700 ml. Weight 514 grams, 16.5 troy ounces. Height 13cm. Spread 23.5cm. Diameter 10.5cm. London 1775. Maker Charles Wright.
1776
Charles Aldridge & Henry Green
9001 George III Silver Drum Teapot
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An antique sterling silver teapot of circular form. Hinged lid. Drum teapots are very desirable and are usually found between 1760 and 1780. Lovely plain styling and bead borders. To the front is a hand engraved crest. Contains 730 ml. Weight 492 grams, 15.8 troy ounces. Height 12.5 cms. Spread 23.5 cms. Base diameter 11 cms. London 1776. Maker Charles Aldridge & Henry Green.
Circa 1779 - 1784
Hampston & Prince
7585 George III York Silver Teapot
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A rare antique provincial silver teapot of oval form with a scroll handle and flush hinge. Excellent quality. To the front and back there are hand engraved swags with ribbon ties with a central armorial (probably those of Thompson quartering Bell of Scotland, impaling Rudd, engraved with a widow’s lozenge). There is a band of bright cut engraving to the front. Weight 455 grams 14.6 troy ounces. Height 12.5 cms. Spread 23 cms. Contains 750 ml. York circa 1779-1784. Maker Hampston and Prince, York. Sterling silver.
1780
Robert Hennell I
9526 George III Silver Teapot
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A pretty antique silver teapot with plain oval shape and straight angled spout. Elegant classical design with bands of bright cut engraving, ribbons, swags and cartouche with flowers and classical motifs, all typical of this period. Brown wooden handle and lid finial. Weight 430 grams, 13.8 troy ounces. Height 13.5 cm (to top of handle). Spread 25 cm. Top 12 x 9.2 cm. Contains 730 ml. Sterling silver. London 1780. Maker Robert Hennell I.
1781
Patrick Robertson
9893 George III Scottish Silver Teapot
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Excellent quality antique silver teapot of globular form on a pedestal foot. Very attractive design. The deep chased decoration to the upper body has flower and foliate swags. The rococo design cartouche to the front contains a hand engraved armorial. Contains 850 ml. Total weight 636 grams, 20.4 troy ounces. Height 18cm (to top of finial). Spread 24.8cm. Diameter 13.5cm approx. Edinburgh 1781 Maker Patrick Robinson. Sterling silver.
1786 - 1969
Hester Bateman
8642 George III Silver Teapot by Hester Bateman
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A very pretty antique silver teapot with plain oval shape, bead borders and straight angled spout. Excellent quality and typical of the work by this sought after English lady silversmith. To one side there is a decorative cartouche with a large armorial and crest, to the other side there is a decorative monogram with intertwined initials in old fashioned script. Contains 980 ml. Weight 509 grams, 16.3 troy ounces. Height 14.7 cms. Spread 27.5 cms. Base measures 14 x 9.8 cms. Sterling silver. London 1786. Maker Hester Bateman.
1787
Charles Hougham
8684 George III Silver Teapot
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An elegant antique sterling silver teapot of oval octagonal form. Simple classic design with pretty bright cut engraving all over. There is a vacant cartouche to the front and to the reverse there’s a cartouche containing a monogram of intertwined initials. Contains 1000 ml. Weight 494 grams, 15.8 troy ounces, , Height 15.2 cms to top of handle. Top measures 15 x 10 cms. London 1787. Maker Charles Hougham.
1790
Samuel Godbehere
8160 George III Silver Teapot
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An elegant antique sterling silver teapot of oval serpentine shape and having pretty bright cut engraving all over. Simple classic design. There is a cartouche engraved to the front and back, one with a stag crest and motto ‘nil desperandum’, the other with a monogram. Teapot weight 498 grams, 16 troy ounces. Contains 1170 ml. Height 15 cm. Spread 29.25 cm. Base 16.2 x 11.25 cm. London 1790. Maker Charles Godbehere.
1796
Henry Chawner And John Emes
9582 George III Silver Teapot
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An antique silver teapot of plain oval form with a straight angled spout. Elegant classical design with bands of bright cut engraving typical of this period. Good quality inset flush hinge. Brown wooden handle. Weight 455 grams, 14.6 troy ounces. Height 15.5 cm (to top of handle). Spread 27.5 cm. Top 14.5 x 10 cm. Contains 1000 ml. English sterling silver. London 1796. Maker Henry Chawner & John Emes.
1798
Walter Brind
9419 George III Silver Teapot
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An antique sterling silver teapot with an interesting rounded rectangular shape having a quality inset hinge and gadroon border. The teapot has bands of excellent quality bright cut engraving which extend also to the lid and spout. Large size and capacity. To the front is a hand engraved monogram. Contains 1400 ml. Weight 607 grams, 19.5 troy ounces. Spread 30.5cm. Height 27cm. London 1798. Maker Walter Brind.
1821
Paul Storr
9307 Georgian Silver Teapot by Paul Storr
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A handsome antique sterling silver teapot with a low chunky shape and half ribbed fluting and quality flush hinge to the lid. Fantastic quality as you’d expect by this prestigious English master silversmith. To the front there is a large hand engraved armorial within a decorative cartouche and to the reverse there is an axe crest. Weight 740 grams, 23.7 troy ounces. Capacity 1200 ml. Height 12 cm (to top of finial). Spread 28.5 cm. London 1821. Maker Paul Storr.
1822
Paul Storr
8718 Georgian Silver Teapot by Paul Storr
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A handsome antique sterling silver teapot with a low chunky shape and half ribbed fluting. Fantastic quality as you’d expect by this prestigious English master silversmith. To the front there is an engraved crest of a bird with a snake. Weight 777 grams, 24.9 troy ounces. Capacity 1150 ml. Height 12 cms (to top of finial). Spread 27 cms. Top measures 16.5×17.25 cms. London 1822. Maker Paul Storr.
Circa 1825 - 1848
Pittar & Company
8195 Antique Colonial Silver Teapot
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An excellent quality antique silver teapot with the popular melon shape popular during the first half of the 19th century. Extremely heavy gauge silver. With a simple plain form this pot is embellished with a pretty flower finial, acanthus leaf mount to the handle and a decorative cast foot. Contains 1500 ml. Very heavy weight 1258 grams, 40.4 troy ounces. Height 17.5 cms. Spread 31.5 cms. Diameter of top 20 cms.
Indian silver makers mark P&Co for Pittar & Co, lion passant, Roman A and workers tally mark. Circa 1825-1848.