Ornate Silver-Tone Footed Teapot with Arabic Maker’s Mark
Ornate Footed Teapot with Arabic Mark
An eye-catching decorative teapot with a rounded, spiral-fluted body, floral and scrolling leaf decoration, a curved spout, an ornate handle, and shaped feet. A domed lid with a decorative finial completes the design.
Details
- Material: Silver-tone metal; exact composition untested
- Mark: Arabic inscription including wording that appears to read “فضة حرة”; see the close-up photograph
- Silver content: Not verified. Sold without a solid-silver, sterling-silver, or silver-plated guarantee
- Total weight: approximately 924 g (2.04 lb), as shown on the scale
- Size: Please refer to the supplied tape-measure photograph; exact overall dimensions have not been confirmed
- Design: Floral and scroll decoration, spiral fluting, curved spout, ornate handle, domed lid, and decorative feet
- Maker, manufacture date, and country of origin: Unconfirmed
Condition
Pre-owned condition with visible tarnish, surface scratches, spotting, and uneven discoloration. Please inspect all photographs, including the mark and measurement images, for the exact appearance and condition.
Important Material & Use Information
The inscription is not presented as independent proof of silver purity. The piece has not been professionally assayed, and neither solid silver nor silver plating has been established. Listed as a decorative collectible; watertightness, food-contact suitability, and stovetop suitability have not been tested.
Dust gently with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive polishing or chemical cleaning until the metal composition has been assessed.