King Edward VII's teapot to be auctioned at £12,000
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A seven-inch-tall (22 cm) robin teapot that was made in 1876 for King Edward VII is going under the hammer for £12,000. Per reports, this teapot was gifted to him by his wife, the then Princess of Wales, and was made by William James Goode of Minton porcelain. Now, after more than a century, it will be auctioned on September 19 this year.
Auction
It's a piece full of Victorian character: Auctioneers
The antique teapot, which is currently up for auction at Woolley and Wallis in Salisbury, has been described by the auction house as "a piece full of Victorian character that should appeal to collectors." According to them, this teapot is no longer part of the Royal Collection but holds an age-old history and significance from a bygone era.
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The colorful and quirky teapot is shaped like a bird
This royal teapot, shaped like a robin, boasts a vibrant design created from various materials. The cap is at the center of the bird's top, and the bird's beak serves as the teapot's spout, while the tail acts as its handle.
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Priced at £12,000, it's less than the most expensive teapot
Although this unique teapot is up for grabs at £12,000 (Rs. 12,00,000 approx.), it is still nowhere close to the world's most expensive teapot. N Sethia Foundation, a voluntary organization in England, houses this world's most exorbitant kettle (Rs. 24.83 crore) which has 18-karat gold and is ornated with cut diamonds! It also has a 6.67-carat ruby embedded in the middle.
Other auctions
Other grand auctions you should look forward to
In September 2023, legendary British singer Freddie Mercury's piano will grab the center stage at a London auction. It will be auctioned by Sotheby's for £ 2-3 million. Merucry's mustache comb, crown, regal cloak, handwritten notes, artwork, clothing, and other knick knacks will also be the highlight of this auction event. Before this, an exhibition will be arranged across 15 galleries.