Physical description

"Perfect", electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) "Challenge" silverware. It is an example of the golden era for the production of domestic silverware in Australia. The "Perfect" Teapot was made from 1927 with worldwide patents. It was such a success that the product range was greatly increased. The "Perfect" teapot design was still being made in 2002 (Description - see "Notes" below).

Inscriptions & markings

3 -275.
PERFECT TEA-POT manufactured by ROBUR TEA CO. LTD.
PATENTED AUS 10373, 14/11/27 / US AF 816-28 / DC 185311-28 / GB 300540-28 EPNS / NZ 59615

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