{"product_id":"reed-barton-victorian-silverplate-teapot-egyptian-revival-sphinx-finial-2626","title":"Reed \u0026 Barton Victorian Silverplate Teapot Egyptian Revival Sphinx Finial 2626","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA silverplated teapot marked by Reed \u0026amp; Barton, model number 2626. It has an Egyptian Revival design. A seated sphinx sits on top of the lobed, hinged lid. The body is engraved with a sunburst panel showing a sailboat, along with flowers, a bird and geometric patterns. A band of rosettes runs around the collar, and the spout has a leaf panel. The teapot stands on four splayed legs, each with a rosette. The angular handle has cast decoration and two white insulator rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is stamped \"MF'D \u0026amp; PLATED BY \/ REED \u0026amp; BARTON \/ 2626 \/ 6 \/ PATENT APPL'ED FOR\". Reed \u0026amp; Barton was a silver maker in Taunton, Massachusetts, founded in 1824. Sphinxes and other Egyptian motifs were popular on American silverplate in the late 1800s, and the mark and design fit that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarnished and unpolished. The hinged lid opens and closes. The insulator rings have not been tested for material. Please see the photos for surface wear and plating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 in tall x 9 in wide (spout to handle) x 5 in deep. Weight 2 lb 2.6 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree shipping. Packed carefully with plenty of padding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Afrik Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60632445452574,"sku":"BA-1558","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5176\/7326\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-10-26at23.10.34_2.jpg?v=1793072302","url":"https:\/\/belleafrikarts.com\/products\/reed-barton-victorian-silverplate-teapot-egyptian-revival-sphinx-finial-2626","provider":"Belle Afrik Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}