Silver Plated Victorian Teapot, English Circa 1900
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Classical large teapot in silver plated metal, set with a carved black stained handle and a finial, gadrooned oval body with engraved acanthus leaf decoration, by Alexander Clark Manufacturing Co; antique English Victorian period from circa 1900.
Condition: some surface wear and small dents, clean interior
Size: Wide: 12 cm Length: 28.5 cm Height: 16 cm
Condition: some surface wear and small dents, clean interior
Size: Wide: 12 cm Length: 28.5 cm Height: 16 cm
The long Victorian period (1838-1901) spanned over an immensely prolific time in the history of art and design. It covers such great fashions as Gothic Revival, the Pre-Raphaelites, Aesthetic Movement, Expressionism, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau. That was quite unlike any other period.
Facts of Lavish Tea facts — the first ever book on tea was written in China in the 8th century by Lu Yu. It is called Tea Classic and covers tea growing, preparation and drinking.
