Antique Silver Plate Teapot From the Steamship Connecticut

Description

An antique circa 1880-1900 silver plated teapot from the steamboat Connecticut! The Connecticut was a passenger steamboat that ran from … more An antique circa 1880-1900 silver plated teapot from the steamboat Connecticut! The Connecticut was a passenger steamboat that ran from Newport, Rhode Island to New York City, across the Long Island, sound, as part of the Providence, Fall River & Newport Steamship Co.

In excellent condition for its 120+ years of age, no damage or signs of old repairs, just small surface marks and the usual signs of use you’d expect from old steamship silver. It is engraved with the ship name on the front, though the engraving is worn. Even with the wear to its finish, this is a lovely and rarely seen piece of New England, steamship history!

This teapot measures approximately 6.5” in length from spout to handle by 4” tall less