The top finial is rare and a sign of social hierarchy. This is the Holy Grail of Rogers Teapots! It does need some more TLC. I began to clean it but I was weary because of the value.
The bottom has two Christmas stamps that I removed to expose the Maker. I did not remove the residue yet. Maker: Rogers, Smith and Company (1857-77). Geography: Made in New Haven, Connecticut, United States.Dimensions: 10 9/16 x 9 13/16 x 5 7/16 in. (26.8 x 24.9 x 13.8 cm); 34 oz. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Silverplate\Tea/Coffee Pots & Sets". The seller is "cargo_surplus" and is located in this country: US.
This item can be shipped to United States.