1902 Irish Sterling Silver Teapot with Castle Finial | West & Son, Dublin
£1,650.00
A little castle stands atop the softly rounded lid of this Edwardian silver teapot.
Made in Dublin in 1902 and bearing the name of West & Son, the teapot has a low, generous body with an undecorated silver surface. Its gently rising spout and curved, heat-insulated handle give the piece an elegant, balanced silhouette.
The cast castle finial brings a delightful change of scale. Tiny towers, battlements, stonework and a pointed doorway are visible in its carefully modelled form. Dublin’s city coat of arms features three burning castles; this unusual finial may be a quiet nod to that centuries-old emblem.
The base bears a “WEST & SON” trade stamp, together with Dublin hallmarks: the crowned harp for sterling silver, Hibernia as the Dublin assay mark, and the date letter “G” for 1902. Inside, the teapot is clean, with subtle hammer marks visible. A pierced strainer is fitted at the base of the spout.
Details
* Date: 1902, Edwardian period
* Origin: Dublin, Ireland
* Silverware firm: West & Son
* Material: Sterling silver
* Hallmarks: Crowned harp, Hibernia and date letter “G”
* Additional stamp: “WEST & SON”
* Finial: Cast castle design
* Length: Approximately 23 cm
* Height: Approximately 11 cm
* Estimated capacity: Approximately 600–700 ml
* Weight: Approximately 498 g
Condition
Good antique condition. The interior is clean, and the teapot retains light surface marks and signs of use consistent with its age. Please study the photographs as part of the condition description.
Shipping
Carefully packed and shipped from London, UK. Worldwide shipping is available.
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