Its purposes are to acquire, preserve, maintain and arrange for the exhibition of an extensive collection of teapots, tea sets and teapot-related ephemera.

This is one of the oldest silver teapots in Scotland.This tea-pot, made about 1715-20, is one of the oldest surviving silver tea-pots in Scotland and is one of the largest existing pieces of Banff ...

It saw expert Duncan Campbell astounded by a tiny silver teapot brought in by a couple for valuation. The miniature ornament gleamed in the sunshine as Duncan held it delicately in his hand.

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Article continues below Despite these unique items, it was a diminutive silver teapot that truly drew Duncan's eye. At first glance assuming an appearance akin to a child's plaything, the teapot ...