MASSIVE 126 OZT ENGLISH VICTORIAN STERLING KETTLE ON STAND J TAPLEY LONDON 1845

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THIS LOT IS FOR A RARE MONSTER SIZED ENGLISH EARLY VICTORIAN THREE PIECE TILTING TEA KETTLE ON STAND POT MADE IN LONDON BY JOHN TAPLEY IN 1845.  I HAVE NEVER SEEN A LARGER OR HEAVIER TILTING KETTLE IN OVER 25 YEARS IN THE SILVER BUSINESS.  THE THREE PIECES ARE THE POT AND STAND AS WELL AS IT'S ORIGINAL BURNER.  THE BODY IS MELON FORM AND IT HAS SEVERAL CAST ELEMENTS THAT COVER THE BASE OF THE SPOUT, HANDLES AND FEET OF THE STAND.  THIS POT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH A FANTASTIC PATINA AND CRISP DESIGN.  IT MEASURES 19 1/2" TALL X 13" WIDE AND WEIGHS 126.2 TROY OUNCES.  IT HAS A BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVED CREST ON ONE SIDE OF THE BODY AND AN ANIMAL ENGRAVED ON THE TOP OF THE BASE THAT LOOKS LIKE A SQUIRREL.  THE LIQUID CAPACITY OF THIS PIECE IS APPROXIMATELY 180 FLUID OUNCES.  PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS.  THANKS, VINCENT
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