Description

A very pretty antique sterling silver teapot with deep embossed decoration. Small size. Good style with an ornamental animal head spout. There is a hand engraved armorial to the front and reverse sides. The interior has the original gilded finish.

Contains 350 ml.
Weight 327 grams, 10.5 troy ounces.
Height 9.75cm. Spread 17.75cm.
Sheffield 1821.
Maker Robert Gainsford.

Marks. Staped to the front lower body with a fullset of English silver hallmarks (rubbed), lion mark to the lid.

Literature: Saffron was a popular spice used in early English cuisine. Small pots like this are called saffron pots and were probably used to serve saffron sauce.

This little silver teapot is in very good condition. The chasing still has good definition, the armorial is crisp. The lid finial has a small chip.

Maker: Robert Gainsford

Robery Gainsford, Sheffield silversmith, working during the early 1900's. Registered as plate worker, Eyre Street, Sheffield.

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