Dual Finish Hammered Silver Teapot – Baroque Scrollwork Feet

The dual finish hammered silver teapot brings two contrasting surfaces into deliberate harmony: a hand-hammered band wraps the widest circumference of the body, while mirror-polished sections above and below catch the light in clean, uninterrupted silver. Neither fully textured nor fully smooth, the design lives in the tension between the two finishes — hammered where it matters, mirror-polished where it shines.

Handcrafted from silver-plated brass in Kamal’s Marrakech workshop, this teapot reflects a metalworking tradition where hammering, polishing, and casting are performed by hand. The transition line where the dimpled hammered surface meets the smooth polished section requires careful control — the artisan must stop the hammer marks at a clean boundary so the two finishes read as a deliberate contrast rather than an accidental one.

Key Features

• Material: Silver-plated brass
• Finish: Dual-finish — hammered band at the widest body circumference, mirror-polished upper and lower sections
• Feet: Four cast baroque S-scroll feet with layered detailing — the most ornate foot style in the hammered range
• Capacity: Large (8 servings, 850 ml / 29 oz) or Extra Large (12 servings, 1.3 L / 45 oz)
• Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.9 x 8.3 in (20 x 15 x 21 cm)
• Strainer: Built-in spout strainer for loose-leaf tea
• Food safety: Food contact safe, lead-free and non-toxic
• Quality: Handmade

Four baroque scrollwork feet lift the body off the surface and add a sculptural base that catches attention from every angle. These feet are cast separately and carry more ornamentation than simpler foot styles in the same range. The domed lid with its finial, curved spout, and loop handle echo the classic atay service form, while the dual-finish body sets this piece apart from single-surface teapots.

The hammered band is formed by hand-tapping silver-plated brass with repeated hammer marks, each dimple placed to create a uniform texture ring that contrasts with the mirror-smooth sections polished around it — a technique practiced in Marrakech’s metalworking souks for generations.

Care & Use

Hand wash gently with warm water and mild soap, dry promptly with a soft cloth, and store away from humidity to protect the silver-plated finish. Do not use abrasive cleaners or put the teapot in the dishwasher. For full guidance on keeping your teapot in condition, see our complete teapot care guide.

Styling & Serving

As a statement piece on a sideboard or tea tray, the dual-finish surface plays particularly well in layered table styling — the hammered band adds tactile texture while the polished sections reflect surrounding objects and light. The classic atay form — curved spout, domed lid, generous body — is built for the Moroccan tea ritual, where the pour is high and slow and the teapot is the centrepiece of hospitality. Learn more about this serving tradition in our guide to the Moroccan tea ceremony.

For someone who appreciates the interplay of mixed polished and hammered finishes, this teapot makes a distinctive silver tea service gift that stands apart from single-surface designs.

Complete the Moroccan tea service: pair this teapot with a complete tea set including beldi glasses and a serving tray, or choose individual beldi tea glasses and a hand-engraved serving tray separately.

This dual-finish silver teapot is available individually in two sizes, with a built-in strainer and a food-safe, lead-free finish. Weighing approximately 1 kg (2.2 lb), it ships ready to serve. For trade buyers sourcing silver-plated tea service for hospitality or retail, wholesale Moroccan products are available across our full collection.