Teapot, Antimony-based Britannia metal teapot - only display item recovered from replica Antimony Miner's Hut destroyed by fire at Ringwood Lake Park circa 2006, <1860

Historical information

This teapot was donated to the Historical Society and placed in the Miner's Cottage display where it remained for several years. It was removed for cleaning and put in an archives display cabinet. The miner's cottage burnt down and thus the teapot is the only remaining object from the site.

Physical description

Teapot made of Britannia metal. Oval with recumbent dog on top. Insulated handle. Brilliant cut design on sides. Pouring spout and '7' shaped handle.

Inscriptions & markings

On base: 8 Warranted best Britannia metal. Sheffield. 1204

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