Silver Teapot Deep Vertical Fluting – Scroll Cabriole Feet, Pierced Arabesque

Twelve to fourteen deep vertical flutes run the full height of the body, creating wide melon-shaped panels that reflect light in alternating highlight and shadow. Four elaborate scroll cabriole feet with pierced arabesque detail raise the teapot high off the tray — the most architecturally ornate base in the ribbed range. Two sizes: Large and Extra Large.

Key Features & Benefits

• Deep Vertical Fluting: Wide, deep panels running the full body height — a bolder, more sculptural ribbing than the close-spaced patterns on other ribbed teapots. Creates strong light-and-shadow contrast at every angle.
• Four Ornate Scroll Cabriole Feet: Each foot is a fully formed scroll with arabesque pierced detail, cast separately and soldered to the body. The most elaborate foot design in the collection.
• Acorn Finial: The lid carries an acorn-shaped finial — distinguishing this teapot from the ball and stacked-ring finials elsewhere in the ribbed range.
• Engraved Lid Band: A decorative engraved band around the base of the lid dome adds a second surface treatment alongside the body fluting.
• Large Scale Only: Available in Large (850ml / 8 servings) and Extra Large (1.3L / 12 servings) — sized for ceremonial and entertaining use.

The Artisan Story

The deep vertical fluting is produced by Kamal’s team using repousse — hammering the brass outward from the inside to form each convex panel, then refining the ridges with exterior work. The four scroll feet are individually cast and soldered to the body base: each one a small independent piece of metalwork assembled into the finished teapot. See Moroccan metalwork traditions for context on these techniques. Read about Kamal’s metalworking practice.

Product Specifications & Care

Material: Silver-plated solid brass
Ribbing: Vertical deep fluting (full body height)
Base: 4 ornate scroll cabriole feet (pierced arabesque)
Sizes: Large (850ml / 8 servings) · Extra Large (1.3L / 12 servings)
Care: Hand wash · Polish every 2–3 months · Soft brush to clean between flutes

Care guide: cleaning between flutes. Pair with Moroccan tea glasses and browse tea accessories. For the ceremony behind the pour, see the complete Moroccan tea ceremony guide. Trade buyers: wholesale programme.

Your Questions Answered

Q: What makes this different from the other vertically-ribbed footed teapots?
A: The fluting here is deep and wide — fewer, larger panels creating a bold sculptural melon shape. The feet are ornate scroll cabriole legs with pierced arabesque detail (the most elaborate in the range), and the lid has an acorn finial. Ribbed Silver Teapot with Lid Ribbing has finer ribs that continue up the lid; Handcrafted Ribbed Silver Teapot has a smoother upper body and simpler feet.

Q: Is the ribbed pattern hand-shaped or machine-produced?
A: The deep fluting is produced using repousse — hammering the brass from the inside outward to form each convex panel. This is handwork, which is why the depth and spacing of the flutes show slight individual variation between pieces.

Q: What is a cabriole foot?
A: A cabriole foot is a curved leg that sweeps outward at the knee and back inward at the foot — an architectural form derived from furniture design and adopted in Moroccan decorative metalwork. On this teapot, each foot is cast with additional pierced arabesque detail that makes them visible from a distance as independent decorative elements.