Dutch silver teapot, .950 grade Napoleonic Period, c.1809

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Solid .950 Silver teapot, Napoleonic era, of elegant ‘Empire’ form with long straight spout and ebonized handle, the finial a well modelled lion.

Provincial French (or Dutch?),

Circa 1809

14cm high, 25cm spout-to-handle

Condition: handle slightly loose to touch, some minor marks to sides, overall good condition.

The hallmarks for the teapot indicate a French origin – the rooster with ‘1’ indicates .950 grade silver, while the head of a male with helmet & beard is the mark used for certified Silver items, of ’provincial’ origin (Paris-made used the head of Athena).

The Rooster mark was introduced in 1809; this piece was part of a teaset, the other pieces being Dutch and datable to 1809 – so this teapot is most probably the same date, or very soon after.

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