Antique English Silverplate Swan Teapot
This Victorian silverplate teapot, discovered in a charming northern English market, is a testament to the elegance of the late 19th century.
This exquisite Victorian Silverplate Teapot is a romantic triumph of form, function, and fine craftsmanship. Topped with a graceful swan finial—an enduring symbol of elegance and devotion—the piece feels as though it were lifted straight from a gleaming Victorian tea service. The softly tapered body is richly engraved with classical oval cartouches and garlands, while the edge features beadwork borders, creating a surface alive with interest and detail.
This lovely piece was produced in the Sheffield workshops of William Wheatcroft Harrison, a silversmith and electroplate manufacturer whose name appears on a wide range of late 19th- and early 20th-century English table and service wares. Working under the mark W. W. Harrison & Co., his firm operated from Montgomery Works in Pepper Alley, Sheffield, producing both silver-plated and sterling pieces that remain well represented in today’s antique market. Harrison’s work is especially associated with practical domestic forms—tea services, serving pieces, and presentation wares—distinguished by confident proportions, clear detailing, and the quiet authority of Sheffield craftsmanship.
Perfect for serving afternoon tea or simply displayed as a conversation-starting treasure, this piece brings a touch of Victorian sophistication to any collection.
Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good antique condition; pre-1897. 7"H x 10.5"D at widest point.
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Antique English Silverplate Swan Teapot
This Victorian silverplate teapot, discovered in a charming northern English market, is a testament to the elegance of the late 19th century.
This exquisite Victorian Silverplate Teapot is a romantic triumph of form, function, and fine craftsmanship. Topped with a graceful swan finial—an enduring symbol of elegance and devotion—the piece feels as though it were lifted straight from a gleaming Victorian tea service. The softly tapered body is richly engraved with classical oval cartouches and garlands, while the edge features beadwork borders, creating a surface alive with interest and detail.
This lovely piece was produced in the Sheffield workshops of William Wheatcroft Harrison, a silversmith and electroplate manufacturer whose name appears on a wide range of late 19th- and early 20th-century English table and service wares. Working under the mark W. W. Harrison & Co., his firm operated from Montgomery Works in Pepper Alley, Sheffield, producing both silver-plated and sterling pieces that remain well represented in today’s antique market. Harrison’s work is especially associated with practical domestic forms—tea services, serving pieces, and presentation wares—distinguished by confident proportions, clear detailing, and the quiet authority of Sheffield craftsmanship.
Perfect for serving afternoon tea or simply displayed as a conversation-starting treasure, this piece brings a touch of Victorian sophistication to any collection.
Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good antique condition; pre-1897. 7"H x 10.5"D at widest point.
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This Victorian silverplate teapot, discovered in a charming northern English market, is a testament to the elegance of the late 19th century.
This exquisite Victorian Silverplate Teapot is a romantic triumph of form, function, and fine craftsmanship. Topped with a graceful swan finial—an enduring symbol of elegance and devotion—the piece feels as though it were lifted straight from a gleaming Victorian tea service. The softly tapered body is richly engraved with classical oval cartouches and garlands, while the edge features beadwork borders, creating a surface alive with interest and detail.
This lovely piece was produced in the Sheffield workshops of William Wheatcroft Harrison, a silversmith and electroplate manufacturer whose name appears on a wide range of late 19th- and early 20th-century English table and service wares. Working under the mark W. W. Harrison & Co., his firm operated from Montgomery Works in Pepper Alley, Sheffield, producing both silver-plated and sterling pieces that remain well represented in today’s antique market. Harrison’s work is especially associated with practical domestic forms—tea services, serving pieces, and presentation wares—distinguished by confident proportions, clear detailing, and the quiet authority of Sheffield craftsmanship.
Perfect for serving afternoon tea or simply displayed as a conversation-starting treasure, this piece brings a touch of Victorian sophistication to any collection.
Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good antique condition; pre-1897. 7"H x 10.5"D at widest point.
