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Antique Daniel & Arter Silverplate Teapot — EPBM — Ornate Engraved Floral Design — England — Pattern 9490
✨ A striking antique English silverplate teapot by Daniel & Arter, beautifully decorated with intricate engraved and chased-style detailing throughout the body.
The underside is stamped D&A / E.P. / B.M. / 9490 / 4, identifying the maker as Daniel & Arter of Birmingham, England. “EPBM” denotes electroplated Britannia metal, a material commonly used in quality English silverplate hollowware of this period. Comparable Daniel & Arter pieces bearing this mark are generally associated with the late Victorian to early 20th century.
The teapot has a wonderfully architectural shape with softly lobed sides, a sweeping curved spout, angular dark handle, and an elegant fluted domed lid. The body is richly ornamented with repeating geometric panels, delicate floral motifs, dotted borders, and fine linear engraving that catches the light beautifully.
This is a particularly decorative piece with strong antique presence—lovely displayed on a silver tray, incorporated into a traditional tea service, or styled as an elegant accent in an English country, Victorian, maximalist, or collected interior.
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🫖 Details
• Antique silverplate teapot
• Maker: Daniel & Arter
• Birmingham, England
• Marked D&A
• EPBM — Electroplated Britannia Metal
• Pattern / model number: 9490
• Additional stamped number: 4
• Ornate engraved floral and geometric decoration
• Fluted domed lid
• Decorative finial
• Elegant curved spout
• Dark angular handle
• Oval / softly lobed body
• Beautiful substantial antique appearance
The marks on electroplated wares are manufacturer’s marks rather than British sterling assay hallmarks; electroplate was not subject to the same hallmarking requirements as solid silver.
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📏 Measurements
• 10″ wide — from tip of spout to outer edge of handle
• 6″ tall
• Base: approximately 5⅝″ × 4¾″
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🕰️ Era
Late Victorian / Edwardian to early 20th century, approximately c. 1890–1915.
Daniel & Arter silverplated hollowware with similar D&A / EPBM markings is documented from this period, although the number 9490 should be treated as a manufacturer’s pattern or production number rather than a date mark.
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📜 Vintage Disclaimer
This is an authentic antique piece and shows the character expected from age and previous use, including surface wear, patina, fine scratches, areas of tarnish and possible variation to the silverplate. These signs of age are part of its history and vintage character. Please review all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.
Vintage and antique items are sold as found and as pictured.
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📦 Shipping
Your teapot will be carefully packed to protect its shape, spout, handle and decorative details during transit. Whenever possible, I use recycled and reused packing materials while still ensuring secure packaging.
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