Antique Breyman German Silver Teapot

About the Item

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German silver teapot; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional antique German silver teapot has a circular incurved baluster form. The surface of this antique 19th century teapot is plain and unembellished, with an impressive chased leaf decorated border to the shoulders. This impressive example of silver teaware is fitted with the original push fit cover, surmounted with a large and impressive cast silver finial realistically modelled in the form of a stag couchant. The teapot retains the original stained wood handle fitted to impressive embossed silver sockets incorporating scroll decoration, in addition to an antique dolphin design to the upper portion. This fine teapot is fitted with an impressive cast silver figural swan necked spout. The German hallmarks struck to the underside of the teapot include: Maker's mark: Breyman City mark: Dresden (crossed swords and D, used from the early 18th-late 19th century) Condition This antique German silver teapot is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The cast, chased and embossed decoration is all very sharp. The interior of the teapot has been professionally cleaned and is ready for use. The German hallmarks struck to the underside of the foot are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique teaware. Dimensions Length from back of handle to tip of spout 25.8cm/10.16' Width 14.6cm/5.75' Height 15.3cm/6.02' Weight 24.0 troy ounces/746.2g Maker: Breyman Date: Circa 1820 Origin: Dresden, Germany SKU: C8055

Dimensions:

Height: 6.02 in (15.3 cm)Width: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Depth: 10.16 in (25.81 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Sterling Silver

Place of Origin:

Germany

Period:

1820-1829

Date of Manufacture:

1820

Condition:

Please see main description.