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Antique Silver Victorian Teapot made in 1845
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A Victorian antique sterling silver tea pot is of baluster type form with a chinoiserie finial. The body of the teapot is beautifully embellished with shells, leaves and flowers. On one side there is a coat of arms of a Scottish family - whose motto is "I fall so I can rise again" - on the other is their crest.
| Date | 1845 |
| Made By | William Ker Reid |
| Location | London |
| Stock Number | W21x34 |
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A Victorian antique sterling silver teapot is of baluster type form with a chinoiserie finial. The body of the teapot is beautifully embellished with shells, leaves and flowers. On one side there is a coat of arms of a Scottish family – whose motto is “I fall so I can rise again” – on the other is their crest.
Dimensions: height to finial 15.8 cm, width from handle to spout 22.25 cm, base 10.75 cm; weight 23 troy oz.
William Ker Reid was the son of Christian Ker Reid of Newcastle and was free in 1814. His first mark was in partnership with Joseph Craddock on 8 June 1812. He worked alone from 8 November 1825. He moved addresses four times, but always worked in the Chancery Lane area.
His son William Ker Jr. was apprenticed to him in 1846 and another son, Edward Ker Reid, in 1844.
He died in 1868.
Mark usually found on very fine quality holloware such as dishes, tea sets and candelabra.
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