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MERIDEN BRITANNIA C0 SILVER PLATED TEAPOT DATED 1860 MONOGRAM NAME WILKINS
$ 20.06
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Description
We are offering for your consideration an antique, silver plated, Teapot manufactured by Meriden Britannia Company of Meriden, Connecticut.The piece is marked with an early pattern number, “1882.” The Teapot measures 9.75 inches tall and 8.50 inches wide from handle to spout. A design of various leaves and Cat o Nine Tails has been etched onto the front and back. A lined band encircles the piece at the bottom. A flared opening at the top houses a cover that is topped with a flower finial. A pedestal base and angular handles completes this older piece. There is a name, “Wilkins” in script on the front and the date, “1860.” One can just imagine the joy the individual or couple felt when they received such a lovely gift. The teapot is in
GOOD ESTATE CONDITION CONSIDERING ITS AGE.
There are two polishing marks on the cover ( see pictures), one small polishing mark on the back of the pot and loss like a thin outline around the edges of the spout, handle and flared top. If you don’t mind a few minor imperfections, it is still a very usable piece from the 1800’s being manufactured no more.
We have been selling on E-Bay for the past 22 years only taking a break this past year due to the pandemic. We clean, polish or have professionally polished all of our items before offering them for sale. We make an honest effort to describe each piece to the best of our ability and provide many pictures to help you visualize the condition of the piece. My husband is a fastidious packer and we have never had an item broken in transit. Please view our other listings for additional quality pieces. Buy with confidence and thank you for looking.
Shipping in the USA via USPS Priority Mail will be paid for by the buyer. Insurance is included. International shipping is via USPS Priority Mail International. We ship within 1 business day from receipt of payment whenever possible and a tracking number will be provided.
Please contact us with any questions prior to buying and thank you for looking.