9275 Rare Whiting Mixed Metals Teapot

Circa 1880

A rare miniature Whiting Japanese style sterling and mixed metals teapot with a hand hammered handle. The square leaf form lid pulls off and has an applied silver and copper fly and a ring finial. On a spot hammered surface with applied long leaves there are applied copper leaf extensions. There is an additional applied fly (copper body with silver wings) on the reverse side on the teapot. Hand engraved seaweed added to the applied decoration.

In excellent condition.

Weight 10 toz.

Height 5" with the handle.

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