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SILVER SAFFRON TEA POT

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Description

This small saffron silver tea pot was originally crafted in Europe and imported into England in 1893- the hallmarks show this

Saffron has always been famously expensive – the world’s most expensive spice by weight – and has been enjoyed for thousands of years in food preparation.

From the mid-18th into the 19th century, a few small silver teapots were produced for serving saffron tea.

Saffron tea was drunk for its well-known health benefits and and although making a silver pot was commensurate with the value of the spice, given saffron’s expense, only small quantities were served and the teapots became miniaturised versions of a regular teapot.

This pot is fine example – note the detail on the spout and the flower finial.

Perfect for tea for one or at a push two!

Additional Information

Maker: Martin Sugar
Date of manufacture: Import marks for London 1893
Dimensions: 16 cms handle to spout x 6 cms high
Weight: 200 grams

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