De Britannia Metal theepot met tuit, handvat en scharnierende deksel met bewerkt ornament op de deksel. Op de bodem gemerkt met:
Non Conducting Handle
TRADE BRITANNIA MARK
Philip Asberry & Sons SHEFFIED
529 P Expansion Bottom
Engeland - Sheffield.
Derde kwart 19e eeuw.
Periode: Mid Victorian.
Hoogte: 19.8 cm.
Lengte: 25 cm.
Gewicht: 763 gram.
Britannia Metal is is a specific type of Pewter Alloy, favoured for its silvery appearance and smooth surface. The composition by weight is typically about 92% Tin 6% Antimony and 2% Copper.