an-old-sheffield-plate-tea-urn
Lot 1150
An Old Sheffield Plate Tea Urn
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Early 19th century, silver over copper, the underside of the domed and vented cover marked "Best / London / Manufac," with original heating cylinder to interior, classical urn form with ring handles, pedestal base with four suppressed ball feet.

13.25 in.

From the Collection of Mary Wells, Greensboro, North Carolina

Loss to spigot finial; some wear to plating; missing one screw cover to spigot; stable split to base.