Dutch Silver Miniature Kettle - Antique 1706

This exceptional, fine and impressive antique 18th century Dutch silver miniature tea kettle has a circular baluster shaped form. The body of this silver kettle is plain and unembellished, with an applied border to the upper rim. This antique silver kettle is fitted with a push fit domed cover surmounted with a cast silver baluster shaped finial. The kettle is fitted with a fine and impressive hinged cast scrolling handle. This exceptional miniature silver tea kettle features a plain cast silver swan-necked spout. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this Dutch silver kettle include: National mark: Crowned shield with three Andrew crosses (Amsterdam, minimum of .875 standard) Date letter: T (1706) Maker's mark: Untraced Such period miniature examples of this substantial gauge of silver and quality are rare to the market. Dimensions Length to tip of spout 5.7cm/2.24" Width 4.1cm/1.61" Height to top of handle 6.5cm/2.56" Height to top of finial 5.1cm/2.01" Weight 1.7 troy ounces/51.6g Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of Dutch silverware. Maker: Unknown Date: 1706 Origin: Amsterdam, Netherlands