Bidspirit auction | Italian solid silver tea kettle,

Italian solid silver tea kettle, mid-20th Century - Height x width x depth: 37 x 28 x 13 cm. Weight: 2771 g it features a bulbous, pod-shaped body, adorned with cartouches, volutes and shells in relief, and is surmounted by an imposing, raised arched handle. The hinged lid has a handle chiselled with a plant motif, whilst the spout is decorated with acanthus leaves. The body rests on a base with four lion’s-paw feet, which houses the spirit stove complete with a burner and a securing chain. 800/1000 silver, hallmarked ”800 - 326 MI, LA PORTA CATANIA.