Chocolate pot - .925 silver

Important English Sterling Silver Teapot – London, 18th Century
Weight: 872 g

An exceptional and richly decorated 18th-century English sterling silver teapot, crafted in London and bearing period hallmarks. This refined piece represents the elegance and prestige of Georgian silverware, created for aristocratic tables and formal service.

A Highly Decorative and Symbolic Piece

The teapot features a beautifully balanced, pear-shaped body with an elegant curved spout and an original sculptural handle. The domed lid is topped with a finely worked finial, while the body displays a noble crest with a horse and the motto “Ora et Labora”, a historic Latin phrase meaning pray and work, traditionally associated with noble and monastic heraldry.

Such heraldic decoration indicates a commission for a distinguished family or institution, adding strong historical and collectible interest.

Quality and Craftsmanship
• Solid Sterling silver (925/1000)
• Weight: approx. 872 grams
• London production, 18th century
• Richly worked mounts and refined proportions
• Original period handle

The quality of the silverwork and the presence of heraldic engraving confirm a high-level commission typical of Georgian London silversmiths.

Condition

Very good antique condition for its age:
• No major structural damage
• Normal light wear consistent with use and age
• Beautiful period patina

Collectibility

18th-century English sterling teapots with heraldic devices are highly sought after by collectors of fine British silver. Pieces of this weight, period, and decorative richness rarely appear on the market.

A distinguished and historical object, ideal for collectors, connoisseurs of English silver, or as a statement piece in an important collection. delivered with Insurance