Large antique silverplate tilting teapot or hot water kettle by John Turton of Sheffield England. Elaborate Victorian form with heavily embossed floral decoration, hinged lid, overhead handle and distinctive ivory colored insulating spacers.
Details
- Manufacturer: John Turton
- Sheffield England
- Factory number: 1786
- Material: silverplate
- Form: large teapot or hot water kettle
- Rounded substantial body
- Long curved pouring spout
- Hinged lid
- Decorative floral lid finial
- High overhead swing handle
- Ivory colored insulating handle spacers
- Embossed floral scroll and foliate decoration
- Decorative cartouche
- Engraved floral details on lid
- Decorative edging around opening
- Interior shows warm aged coloration
- Underside stamped John Turton
- Sheffield England marking visible
- Number 1786
- Measurements not provided
Condition
Antique condition with heavy dark tarnish, oxidation, scratches, plating wear and discoloration throughout. Interior shows age related staining and oxidation. Handle spacers remain present. The dark unpolished surface gives the piece substantial original character but should be clearly represented in photographs.
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