Tea urn
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
copper & brass
Measurements
480 x 350 mm
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 289710
Summary
Copper tea salamander (samovar?) of urn shape on a stem and quadruped base. A tap projects from the lower part of the urn, two cast loop handles on the shoulder. The tap has joined S-scrolls over it and the handles formed from scrolling foliage, The rim is lobed with alternate scallop and smooth lobes. Raised lobed cover with finial.