Silver Teapot Full-Body Hammered – Decorative Spout, Ornate Footed

Three things make the ornate footed hammered silver teapot the most distinctive in the hammered range: the full-body hammering covers the entire surface rather than a defined band; the spout carries a dragon-inspired cast ornament at its base; and the teapot stands on four claw-style feet, not four. No other teapot in this collection has three feet — it is a specific design choice that gives the piece an asymmetrical quality not present in the four-footed alternatives.

Key Features & Benefits

• Full-Body Hammered Texture: The hand-hammered dimple pattern covers the entire body surface from base to shoulder — not a defined band but a complete textured surface that creates a consistent tactile quality across the whole piece.
• Four Decorative Claw Feet: The teapot stands on four claw-style feet — the only teapot in this collection with a three-foot base. The triangular footprint is stable, and the claw form is more ornate than the scroll or ball feet on other models.
• Dragon Spout Ornament: A cast scrollwork ornament with a dragon-inspired form sits at the base of the spout — a three-dimensional detail that adds visual drama at the front of the teapot.
• Crown-Topped Spherical Finial: The dome lid carries a spherical finial with a crown-form top — the most elaborate finial in the hammered range.
• Large and Extra Large Only: 850ml (8 servings) and 1.3L (12 servings) — the full-body hammering and ornate details read best at larger proportions.

The Artisan Story

Made by Kamal’s team in Marrakech’s medina. Full-body hammering is more labour-intensive than band hammering — the artisan must work consistently across the entire curved surface without leaving unhammered patches or uneven density. The dragon ornament on the spout is cast separately and brazed into position after the spout is attached to the body. The four claw feet are cast individually and attached at equally-spaced positions. Moroccan metalwork traditions. Meet Kamal.

Product Specifications & Care

Material: Silver-plated brass · Food-safe
Texture: Full-body hand-hammered dimple pattern
Feet: Four claw-style cast feet
Spout: Dragon ornament at base
Sizes: Large (850ml / 8 servings) · Extra Large (1.3L / 12 servings)
Care: Hand wash only · Polish monthly · Soft brush for hammered texture

Care guide: teapot cleaning and polishing. Pair with Moroccan tea glasses. Browse all tea accessories. Trade buyers: wholesale programme.

Your Questions Answered

Q: Why three feet instead of four?
A: The three-foot base is a design choice that creates a slightly different visual rhythm from the four-footed teapots — a triangular footprint rather than a square one. Three-footed vessel forms appear throughout Islamic decorative metalwork and ceramics. Structurally, three feet provide the same stable base as four feet (a three-point contact is always stable on any flat surface).

Q: What is the dragon ornament on the spout?
A: It is a cast scrollwork ornament at the spout base, with a form suggestive of a dragon or serpent head — a decorative motif found in Moroccan and broader Islamic metalwork. It is brazed onto the spout after the spout is attached to the body, adding a three-dimensional element to the front of the teapot.

Q: Is full-body hammering more durable than a hammered band?
A: Both are equally durable — the hammering is a surface texture created before silver plating, and the plating covers both hammered and smooth areas equally. Full-body hammering creates a more consistently textured surface; band hammering creates a contrast between textured and smooth zones.