Rare Antique English Victorian (1870s) James Deakin & Sons Silver Plated 12”/30cm Teapot.

Superb ornate & elegant Electro Plated Nickel Silver (EPNS) teapot beautifully handcrafted by a master silversmith of the highest order and suitably hallmarked by James Deakin & Sons Silversmiths of repute in the Victorian era.

Marvellous weight and feel. Needs to be seen and handled to be fully appreciated. Please browse all 12 sets of photographs for size, weight and condition as they are self explanatory.

In the history of the United Kingdom, the Victorian era was the period of Queen Victoria's reign, from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901.

Silver plate or electroplate is formed when a thin layer of pure or sterling silver is deposited electrolytically on the surface of a base metal.

JAMES DEAKIN & SONS

Sheffield

The firm was established in 1865 by James Deakin at Sidney Works, Matilda Street, Sheffield. Before 1886 he was joined in partnership by his three sons, William Pitchford, John and Albert and the style of the firm was changed to James Deakin & Sons. In 1888 they opened London offices and showrooms at 48 Holborn Viaduct. Other branches were opened at Glasgow and Belfast. In 1897 the firm was converted to James Deakin & Sons Ltd.

Trade marks used: AZTEC, PURITAN, REVLIS, SARBON, SHAW & FISHER, SIDNEY SILVER. The figural trade mark (table bell) was used from 1871 to 1936.