Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Teapot Stand

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver teapot stand; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.

This fine antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver teapot stand has an octofoil form onto a circular collet foot.

The surface of this fine example of Scottish silverware is embellished with exceptional flat engraved scrolling leaf decoration, encircling a vacant circular cartouche to the centre.

The swept border is ornamented with an impressive chased floral and foliate decorated border, accented with applied thread decoration to the rim.

The underside of the teapot stand is fitted with an inset wood base and bears the original baize to the underside.

By virtue of its size, this versatile teapot stand could be utilised as a coaster.

Condition
This antique teapot stand is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in excellent condition.
The flat engraved decoration is very crisp and the chased decoration is very sharp.
Full Scottish silver hallmarks struck to the rim of the base are all very clear. Please see image 9.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique teaware.

Dimensions
Diameter 16.4cm/6.46'
Diameter of surface 11.5cm/4.53'
Height 2cm/0.79'

Weight
Not measurable due to the inset wood base.

Maker: James McKay
Date: 1837
Origin: Edinburgh, Scotland

A vidoe is available upon request.