An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver spirit kettle; an addition to our antique silver teaware collection

This exceptional antique George V sterling silver spirit kettle has a circular rounded form.

The lower portion of this silver spirit kettle is embellished with exceptional chased decorated stylised water leaf designs.

The upper portion of the body is encompassed with an exceptional band of chased opposing scroll decoration accented with palmette motifs.

The upper rim of the kettle is embellished with an applied egg decorated border.

This antique silver spirit kettle is fitted with a hinged hallmarked cover encircled withfurther chased water leaf decoration to the domed portion.

The cover is surmounted with the original sterling silver topped, carved wood finial, securing to the interior with a wing nut.

This fine example of antique teaware is fitted with an impressive incurved handle featuring the original carved wood handpiece to scrolling terminals ornamented with floral medallions.

The kettle detaches from the original hallmarked sterling silver stand, supported by three impressive cast scrolling legs, each terminating with a lobed hoof style foot.

The stand is further encompassed with an applied egg decorated border to the rim.

The stand incorporates a plain rounded frame which retains the original hallmarked detachable spirit burner.

The spirit kettle stand is fitted with the original chains and hallmarked security pegs.

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This antique silver spirit kettle is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.

The chased decoration is very sharp.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the kettle, in addition to the part hallmarks to the spirit burner, stand, security pegs and interior of the kettle cover are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique teaware.

Height to top of handle 40.3cm/15.9"

Height of kettle 29.8cm/11.7"

Length from back of body to tip of spout 23.9cm/9.4"

Diameter of body 4.6cm/5.7"

52.3 troy ounces/1627g

Date: 1932

Origin: Sheffield, England

Maker: James Dixon & Sons Ltd