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TEAPOT; SILVER
1928Subcollections
Overview
Silver plated presentation teapot.
Oblong in shape.
Fluted on four corners.
Handle has thumb stop and band.
Flower pattern on both sides.
Historical information
This example in the Sheraton revival style was presented as a gift to Mrs Lloyd of Toodyay from the Toodyay RSL [Returned Services League] in 1928.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-37-2001.533
Item type
Themes
Material
Width
140 mm
Height or length
250 mm
Inscriptions and markings
One side is inscribed."PRESENTED TO MRS F. M. LLOYD BY THE TOODYAY R.S.L. IN APPRECIATION OF SERVICES RENDERED, 31-8-28"
Marks: Bugle with apron and 2 tassles. EPBM in squares. YB & S 8575 4
Contextual Information
Although Elkington & Co. patented a new method of silver plating known as electro-plating in 1840, it was not until the mass production of the late Victorian era that many people could afford a silver teapot.
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