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Antique Swedish repoussé and engraved silver teapot

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Antique Swedish repoussé and engraved silver teapot
Swedish, 18th Century
Height 28cm, width 24cm, depth 17cm

This elegant Swedish teapot is designed in an ornate style and crafted from solid silver. The body of the teapot is pear-shaped, with a bulbous lower section and a slender upper two-thirds. The body is profusely adorned with geometrical and foliate motifs, such as garlands and acanthus leaves, all executed in relief. The body is mounted with a curved spout terminating in an animal-shaped mouth, while the piece is surmounted by a domed cover and an ornate ebonised wood handle supported by two scrolling silver brackets. The underside is marked.

More Information

Origin:	Sweden
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Ebonised Wood, Silver.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	8631
Incollect Reference #:	672313

Dimensions

W.	9.45 in;	H.	11.02 in;	D.	6.69 in;
W.	24 cm;	H.	28 cm;	D.	17 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.