1845 Victorian Sterling Silver Floral Teapot by William Robert Smily, London — High Relief Decoration

Flowers and curling leaves rise from the silver surface of this beautifully worked early Victorian teapot.

Made in London in 1845 by William Robert Smily, the teapot has a rounded body covered with richly modelled floral and foliate decoration. The petals, leaf veins and scrolling forms stand prominently above the surface, creating a striking play of light and shadow.

The decoration continues across the lid, which is topped with a sculptural flower-bud finial. A slender spout and elegant scroll handle extend from either side of the body, completing a design that is ornate yet well proportioned.

Weighing approximately 435g, this is a substantial small teapot with an estimated capacity of 500–600ml. Its interior has been cleaned and the raised decoration remains crisp, making it an appealing piece both to use and to display.

Details

* Date: 1845, within the 1845–1846 London assay year
* Period: Early Victorian
* Origin: London, England
* Silversmith: William Robert Smily
* Date letter: Gothic “K”
* Material: Sterling silver
* Decoration: High relief flowers and scrolling foliage
* Length: Approximately 21cm
* Height: Approximately 11cm
* Estimated capacity: 500–600ml
* Weight: Approximately 435g

Condition

Excellent antique condition. The structure is sound, the floral decoration remains clear and well defined, and the interior has been cleaned. The silver retains a natural lustre and light signs of use consistent with its age. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.

A lively example of early Victorian London silver, this teapot brings together practical scale and the sculptural richness of nineteenth-century floral design.

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