A SILVER TEA KETTLE-ON-STAND
A SILVER TEA KETTLE-ON-STAND

MARK OF KARL SEIPEL, ST. PETERSBURG, 1849

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A SILVER TEA KETTLE-ON-STAND
MARK OF KARL SEIPEL, ST. PETERSBURG, 1849
Baluster-shaped, the gadrooned body with monogram, the domed hinged cover surmounted by an acanthus finial, the swing handle cast to simulate a branch, with ivory insulators, the scroll spout cast as a bird's mouth and chased with scrolling foliage, on four scroll feet, the openwork stand cast and chased to simulate flowering vines and supporting a detachable burner, marked throughout
16½ in. (41.9 cm.) high
109.2 oz. (3095.8 gr.)
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Please Note: This lot contains ivory, a protected species of wildlife. Several countries prohibit altogether the importation of property containing ivory, and other countries requires a permit (e.g., a CITES permit) from the relevant regulatory agencies in the countries of exportation as well as importation.

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