{"product_id":"hotel-ware-silver-teapot","title":"Hotel Ware Silver Plated Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handsome mid-century hotel ware silver plated teapot with a hinged lid. It has really good weight, looks great, and makes the best cup of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHotel ware silver-plated teapots emerged in the mid 19th century as a durable, affordable alternative to solid Sterling silver for \u003c\/span\u003eupscale hospitality, utilising eletroplating on base metals such as nickel silver - known as EPNS. \u003cspan\u003ePopularized from the late 1800s through to the mid-20th century they conveyed luxury, and were heavily plated for durability, often featuring thick bodies to withstand industrial washing and frequent use in hotels and restaurants. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, this hotel silverware is highly collectible, especially pieces stamped with the names of famous, defunct hotels, grand railway lines, or steamship lines. They are prized for their heavy weight, durability, and classic aged aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font8\"\u003eDimensions:  Diameter\u003cspan\u003e 11.5cm \/ Width from spout to handle 21.5cm \/ Height15 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume: 1 1\/2 pint \/ 6 cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of origin: UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate of manufacture: mid 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: electro-plated silver nickel (EPNS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: the usual fine scuffs to the silver plate - all character building and to be expected in a teapot that has seen a few decades of hotel service. There is some slight wear to the silver plate on one side of the spout and this is reflected in the price - see second and last images. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A G Hendy \u0026 Co Homestore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55538436735352,"sku":"V141","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0465\/9889\/files\/Hotel_Silver_Plated_Teapot_1.jpg?v=1776954772","url":"https:\/\/shop.aghendy.com\/products\/hotel-ware-silver-teapot","provider":"A G Hendy \u0026 Co Homestore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}