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As imports of tea into Europe from China rapidly increased in the 18^th century, silversmiths began to make silver teapots which quickly rivalled porcelain examples as symbols of luxury. They also had functional advantages such as high thermal conductivity of the precious metal as well as durability.

Silver teapots from the Georgian and Victorian period vary greatly in form and style with differences to the shape, lid, spout, handle and decoration all incorporated by different makers, who can often be identified by the presence of marks on the base.

Dresser Exhibition at V&A

06 July 2004

THE work of the pioneering Victorian designer Christopher Dresser is soon to have a major public airing in an exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum opening this September. In the meantime the rarest examples of his iconic designs continue to command high prices in the marketplace.

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