An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique 18th century Dutch silver miniature tea kettle; an addition to our silver teaware collection

This exceptional, fine and impressive antique 18th century Dutch silver miniature tea kettle has a circular baluster shaped form.

The body of this silver kettle is plain and unembellished, with an applied border to the upper rim.

This antique silver kettle is fitted with a push fit domed cover surmounted with a cast silver baluster shaped finial.

The kettle is fitted with a fine and impressive hinged cast scrolling handle.

This exceptional miniature silver tea kettle features a plain cast silver swan-necked spout.

The hallmarks struck to the underside of this Dutch silver kettle include:

National mark: Crowned shield with three Andrew crosses (Amsterdam, minimum of .875 standard)

Date letter: T (1706)

Maker's mark: Untraced

Such period miniature examples of this substantial gauge of silver and quality are rare to the market.

This 18th century kettle is a superior gauge of silver and superior quality.

The Dutch silver miniature tea kettle is in exceptional condition.

The Dutch hallmarks to the underside of the kettle are very clear, in keeping with age and location.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of Dutch silverware.

Length to tip of spout 5.7cm/2.24"

Width 4.1cm/1.61"

Height to top of handle 6.5cm/2.56"

Height to top of finial 5.1cm/2.01"

1.7 troy ounces/51.6g

Date: 1706

Origin: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Maker: Unknown