Queen Anne Style Edwardian Sterling Silver Spirit Tea Kettle

Name: Queen Anne Style Edwardian Sterling Silver Spirit Tea Kettle
Brand: William Hutton & Sons
Price: 2241.92 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver spirit tea kettle made in the Queen Anne style; an addition to our antique silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian silver spirit kettle, in sterling standard, has a plain oval rounded form. The lower portion of the body is embellished with fine and impressive embossed fluted decoration, in the Queen Anne style. This antique tea kettle is fitted with a flush hinged hallmarked cover, which also features fluted decoration and retains the original and impressive carved painted wood and sterling silver oval fluted shaped finial; the flush hinge indicates the high quality of the piece. This fine example of antique teaware is fitted with an impressive incurved ribbed handle with impressive lobed sockets to either side of the central original carved painted wood handpiece; the handpiece is ornamented with a continuation of the ribbed design to the handle. The antique spirit kettle is fitted with an impressive swan necked spout, ornamented to the underside with embossed fluted decoration. This Edwardian kettle detaches from the original hallmarked sterling silver stand and is supported by four impressive convex fluted decorated legs. The stand incorporates a plain frame which retains the original detachable fluted decorated spirit burner; this ornamentation to the burner is a further indication of the high quality of the kettle. The kettle stand is fitted with the original chains and hallmarked shell decorated security pegs. Condition This antique Edwardian silver spirit kettle is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the kettle have wear in keeping with age and location. The full hallmarks to the underside of the burner, in addition to the part hallmarks to the stand, security pegs and interior of the cover are all very clear. Dimensions Height to top of handle 38.4cm/15.1" Height of kettle 28.3cm/11.1" Length from back of handle to tip of spout 25cm/9.8" Width of body 13.8cm/5.4" Total weight 36.9 troy ounces/1147g Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of Edwardian silverware.

Creator:

William Hutton & Sons (Maker)

Dimensions:

Height: 38.4 in (97.54 cm)Width: 13.8 in (35.06 cm)Depth: 25 in (63.5 cm)

Style:

Edwardian (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Silver,Sterling Silver

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

1900-1909