Antique - Sterling Gadroon Teapot with Face on Pie Crust Edge - London, England

Description

Antique - Sterling Silver Gadroon Teapot with Face on Pie Crust Rim
- London, England
The base and lid are Gadroon, while the spout is decorated with appliqué flowers and leaves.  However It is the pie crust top that is most interesting!  A face, lined up with the spout. is surrounded by more leaves.  This is a very unique teapot.
Monogram:  None
Weight in Grams: 689.6
Marked:  Side,      (Hallmark)    Lion (Sterling)
Leopard (London)
R (1892)
Bottom,    S     711     X
We have been in the antique business for over 35 years and are liquidating our extensive inventory.   On eBay we sell as Silverdust3.  Take a look at our other merchandise.  We put items on weekly.       Polishing each piece to pristine condition before photographing has not been a priority.  As the piece is silver, it will brighten and come cleaner with a little polishing.
Please - look at the image to determine the condition.  The item in the image is the exact one you will receive.
Thank you for understanding, we are unable to accept returns.