Jan Schijfsma / Sneek - Teapot - Silver

Silver teapot, ornamented around with foliate motifs and putti. Probably made by the silversmith Jan Schijfsma from Sneek, active from 1844 to 1898.

The teapot is fitted with pseudo-hallmarks (to give the teapot an older appearance) that were used by this silversmith. They concern:

Lemon 216 imitation mark of the Rotterdam master Louis de Haan, 1745;
Lemon 242 imitation of the Rotterdam year letter of 1771
Lemon 600 imitation of the Rotterdam city mark of 1771
Lemon 623 imitation of the Rotterdam duty mark of 1771

Furthermore, the teapot is stamped with Z11 as the second fineness silver mark.

The pouring pot is in prime condition.

Weight: 347 grams. Dimensions: 10 x 19 cm.