Antique Black Basalt Wellington Commemorative Teapot Spout 1813 As Is No Lid For Sale

Antique 19th Century Black Basalt Duke of Wellington Commemorative Teapot - AS ISUp for sale/sale is a rare and highly collectible 19th-century English black basalt stoneware commemorative teapot or jug. This piece beautifully honors the military achievements of the Duke of Wellington during the Peninsular War.Design Elements:Inscriptions: Detailed molded oval cartouche reading: "India, Portugal & Spain, Vittoria 21 June 1813".Spout: Intricately detailed lion head spout.Handle: Molded serpent style.Decorations: Relief-molded laurel wreaths and floral framing.Condition Report ("As Is" / For Parts or Restoration):Please review all photos carefully before offerding, as this piece is being sold as found with notable flaws:Missing Lid: The original matching black basalt cover is NOT included.Surface Wear: There is a distinct, light-colored vertical scratch/scuff residue mark on the main body directly above the central laurel band (see pictures).General Wear: No major cracks or visible chips to the spout or handle, but expect standard minor surface wear, dust, and aging typical of dry-bodied stoneware from the 1810s–1820s.This is an excellent "filler" display item for a military history buff or a perfect body replacement for a collector who owns an orphan matching lid.Shipping & Handling:Will be packed with extreme care using heavy bubble wrap and shipped securely.