1928 Art Deco Ilonka Karasz Style Silver Plate Teapot by Payne & Baker

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Art Deco silver plated teapot attributed to Ilonka Karasz, c. 1928. A sculptural modernist design with vertical fluting, squared handle, … Read more Art Deco silver plated teapot attributed to Ilonka Karasz, c. 1928. A sculptural modernist design with vertical fluting, squared handle, and wooden finial and grip — a hallmark of late-1920s American Deco style.

Unmarked but consistent with Karasz’s work for Payne & Baker. In extremely good condition with original patina retained. No dents; a few micro flea-bites along the lid rim and faint scuffs on the body. The wooden handle shows light wear and mild varnish loss.

Comparable examples are published in Ashley Callahan, Enchanting Modern: Ilonka Karasz (1896–1981), Georgia Museum of Art (2003), p. 75 (see also pp. 7 & 75). A related Payne & Baker teapot resides in The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection.

Measurements:

Height: 5 inches

Width: 6 inches

Diameter: 3.75 inches


Art Deco • Modernist • Ilonka Karasz • Payne & Baker • Silverplate • Teapot • 1920s • American Design • Museum Quality See less