BRAND: Rufus Dunham (Handcrafted Early American Heritage Pewter)
ORIGIN: Westbrook, Maine, USA (Circa 1837 - 1861)
STYLE: 19th Century Mid-Victorian / Gothic Classical Globose Teapot
DEPARTMENT: Antiques > Maritime / Early Americana Metalware > Pewter
MATERIAL: Authentic 19th-Century Britannia Pewter Metal
MARKINGS: Fully stamped on base with the rare scalloped sunburst \"R. DUNHAM.\" touchmarkPRODUCT OVERVIEW & UNIQUE SPECIFICATIONS:
Acquire a premier piece of authentic pre-Civil War Americana with this exceptional antique pewter teapot, masterfully handcrafted by renown pewter artisan Rufus Dunham in Westbrook, Maine. Strikingly proportioned with a classical globose compressed mid-belly body accented by sharp horizontal double-incised ribbon lines. Features a beautifully sculpted scroll metal handle complete with an integrated thumb-rest, an elegant swan-neck pouring spout, and a perfectly aligned domed lid operating on a flawless flush rear hinge loop. Crowned with an intricate, multi-tiered ornate pewter finial tip. The base features an incredibly crisp, highly defined example of Dunham\'s celebrated scalloped sunburst maker stamp.RISK SHIELD CONDITION DISCLOSURE & BENCH DETAILS:
This 185+ year old museum-grade physical asset is in beautiful, Excellent Antique Condition.
- Metal Face: Exceptionally clean, sound, and rigid structure displaying a gorgeous, warm historic aged pewter patina. Entirely free of structural cracks, deep pitting, or heavy gouges.
- Silhouette Check: Spout line is beautifully straight and crisp. Body retains remarkably round symmetry with only minor, honest faint superficial surface scuffs from historic shelf placement.
- Interiors & Hinge: The internal reservoir is completely clean and clear. The original lid hinge functions smoothly, sitting flush and snapping tightly shut against the collar rim.
- Hardware Note: All points are rock-solid. Finial tip is firmly anchored. (Includes natural, completely honest historic metal tool lines on the inner base ring left during its 19th-century manufacturing assembly).An extraordinary, investment-grade acquisition for serious collectors of early American pewter, New England metalware, or historic estate display accents. Ships exceptionally well-padded and double-boxed to guarantee immaculate transit safety with full tracking visibility. Review all macro studio photos for complete diagnostic condition confirmation before placing your competitive offers.
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