Silver Teapot Hand-Engraved Footed – Starts at 6 Servings, Up to 12

Most ornate footed teapots in this collection come in large and extra-large only. The silver-plated engraved teapot 6-cup is the exception: it starts at Large (6 servings / 650ml) before stepping up to Extra Large (12 servings / 1.3L), making it the accessible entry point into the footed engraved range for everyday household use. The body carries a floral scrollwork band engraved around the widest point — botanical rather than geometric.

Key Features & Benefits

• 6-Cup Starting Size: Available from 6 servings (Large / 650ml) through to Extra Large (1.3L / 12 servings) — the 6-cup option makes this the most accessible footed engraved teapot in the collection for everyday household use or small gatherings.
• Floral Scrollwork Engraving: The engraving band uses flowing floral scrollwork motifs — organic curves and leaf forms rather than strict geometric patterns. This makes it visually distinct from the medallion, scenic, and geometric-pattern teapots in the same range.
• Oval Body Form: The body is slightly wider than it is tall, with a gentle oval profile. The wider shoulder carries the scrollwork band at a prominent viewing height, and the form is more approachable than either the disc-shaped Ornate Silver Teapot with Medallion Band or the tall Silver Engraved Teapot.
• Ornate Four-Footed Base: Four decorative feet with scrollwork detailing match the organic quality of the body engraving — the feet and the body pattern are designed as a coherent whole.
• Domed Lid with Mushroom Finial: The lid rises to a low mushroom-form finial — a quieter knob that keeps the visual emphasis on the body engraving.

The Artisan Story

Kamal’s workshop applies the floral scrollwork after silver plating. Botanical scroll engraving requires more freehand judgment than geometric repeat work — the curves must flow naturally from one to the next without visible hesitation marks, and the proportions between leaf and stem are controlled by the artisan’s hand pressure rather than a template. The oval body form demands careful hammer control during raising to prevent the shoulder from flattening unevenly. Moroccan metalwork traditions. Read about Kamal’s practice.

Product Specifications & Care

Material: Silver-plated brass · Mirror-finish · Food-safe
Sizes: Large (650ml / 6 servings) · Extra Large (1.3L / 12 servings)
Engraving: Floral scrollwork band
Feet: Four ornate scrollwork feet
Care: Hand wash only · Polish every 2-3 months

Care guide: teapot cleaning and polishing. Pair with Moroccan tea glasses. Full ceremony context: Moroccan tea ceremony guide. Browse the complete tea sets. Trade buyers: wholesale programme.

Your Questions Answered

Q: How does the 6-cup size compare to standard large teapots in the collection?
A: The Large / 6-serving size is 650ml — it comfortably fills six standard Moroccan tea glasses in one pour. Most footed engraved teapots here start at 850ml (8 servings) or 1.3L (12 servings). The 6-cup version suits households of 2-4 people who want the ornate footed aesthetic without the scale of hospitality teapots.

Q: What is the difference between floral scrollwork and geometric engraving?
A: Geometric engraving uses compass-and-ruler forms — repeating diamonds, hexagons, interlocking crosses. Floral scrollwork follows organic curves: S-shapes, spirals, leaf forms, and botanical details. The scrollwork here is cut freehand, meaning no two teapots are identical in the exact flow of the curves.

Q: Does the smaller 6-cup size affect the quality of the engraving?
A: No. The engraving band is proportionally sized to the smaller body — the scrollwork motifs are scaled down accordingly. The same technique and care apply regardless of size.