Silver Plated Brass Teapot – Traditional

A silver-plated brass teapot in the traditional Moroccan form, with one distinctive detail that separates it from every other plain teapot in the collection: the lid rises into a tall, pointed conical dome — a Moroccan tower-and-minaret form that gives the whole piece vertical presence on the tray. Plain polished body, five sizes.

Key Features & Benefits

• Tall Pointed Conical Lid: The lid rises into a pointed tower form — taller and more vertical than the domed and stepped lids elsewhere in the collection. A distinctively Moroccan architectural reference that makes this teapot identifiable at a glance.
• Plain Mirror-Polished Body: No engraving, no ribbing, no hammering — the silver-plated brass body is entirely smooth and mirror-polished. The lid shape, not surface decoration, is the design statement.
• Lid Clasp: A small hinge clasp holds the lid at the correct angle during the height-pour, preventing it from falling when the teapot tilts.
• Five Sizes: 250ml (2 servings) to 1.3L (12 servings) — one of the widest size ranges in the collection, suitable for every service scale.
• Silver-Plated Brass: The same material as the engraved and hammered teapots in the range — warm-toned brass with a silver-plated finish that develops depth with regular polishing.

The Artisan Story

Made by Kamal and his team in Marrakech’s medina using traditional Moroccan metalworking techniques. The pointed dome lid is shaped separately from the body and requires precise forming to achieve the clean taper visible from base to finial. On a plain-bodied teapot, the lid geometry is the single craft statement — any imprecision in the taper is immediately visible. Read about Kamal’s metalworking practice.

Product Specifications & Care

Material: Silver-plated brass (mirror-polished)
Body: Plain — no engraving, no ribbing
Lid: Tall pointed conical dome with lid clasp
Sizes: 250ml (2) · 450ml (4) · 650ml (6) · 850ml (8) · 1.3L (12 servings)
Care: Hand wash · Polish to maintain silver finish

Care at teapot cleaning and polishing guide. Browse the Moroccan tea sets collection. For the ceremony behind the pour, see the complete Moroccan tea ceremony guide. Trade buyers: wholesale programme.

Your Questions Answered

Q: What makes this teapot different from the other plain silver teapots in the collection?
A: The lid — it rises into a tall, pointed conical tower form, taller than any other lid in the collection. The body is plain and polished like other unadorned teapots, but the distinctive Moroccan-tower lid silhouette is the feature that sets this one apart visually.

Q: Is this the same as the brass teapot (Classic Brass Teapot)?
A: No. This teapot is silver-plated brass (silver colour), the Classic Brass Teapot is solid brass (gold/warm colour). This one also has the tall pointed dome lid and a lid clasp; Classic Brass Teapot has a multi-tiered stacked finial and no clasp.

Q: Does the pointed lid serve any functional purpose?
A: The pointed form is architectural — a visual reference to Moroccan minarets and zouak tile tower shapes. The functional element is the lid clasp, which holds the lid closed at angle during pouring regardless of lid shape.