Victorian Silver Bachelor Teapot

A late Victorian sterling silver bachelor teapot by Barker Brothers, hallmarked Birmingham 1897. Half-fluted oval shaped body with hinged lid and wooden handle. The upper half of teapot chased and embossed with ornate scroll and foliage motifs. 8.75" (22.3cm) from spout to handle with a 3 cup (750ml) capacity, 7.5 troy oz (233g).