John Lingard
A Rare George I Octagonal Tea Pot, 1718
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Height: 15.3cm (6.2in) Weight: 16oz (503gr) This magnificent George I octagonal teapot was made in London in 1718. This piece was made in Britannia standard silver as was the law...
Height: 15.3cm (6.2in)
Weight: 16oz (503gr)
This magnificent George I octagonal teapot was made in London in 1718. This piece was made in Britannia standard silver as was the law at this time which has a slightly higher silver content of 95.8% as opposed to sterling which is 92.5%.
This tea pot has been made in the octagonal geometric style that was popular for a very short period in the first two decades of the 18th century. This piece has survived in wonderful condition with the edges remaining perfectly defined.
Octagonal teapot are considerably rarer than their coffee pot counterparts as tea was highly expensive and therefore the fend for teapots was reserved only for the very wealthiest in society.
Weight: 16oz (503gr)
This magnificent George I octagonal teapot was made in London in 1718. This piece was made in Britannia standard silver as was the law at this time which has a slightly higher silver content of 95.8% as opposed to sterling which is 92.5%.
This tea pot has been made in the octagonal geometric style that was popular for a very short period in the first two decades of the 18th century. This piece has survived in wonderful condition with the edges remaining perfectly defined.
Octagonal teapot are considerably rarer than their coffee pot counterparts as tea was highly expensive and therefore the fend for teapots was reserved only for the very wealthiest in society.
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