Extraordinary Antique English Teapot on Stand

Behold this remarkable tea pot, boasting an impressive age of over 150 years.  Long before there was electricity, someone had this gorgeous teapot displayed on their sideboard reflecting the flame of a candle! Impeccable designs adorn the body of the pot which sits on a separate base with tall elaborate legs.  The legs themselves are a treasure, look closely at the acanthus leaf garland with cascades of roses falling down to a graceful paw foot.  The pot is attached to the base with chains and keys so that it could be securely placed while sitting on atop the warmer.  Unlock one chain and it could be tipped and poured, unlock both and the whole pot can be removed.  Imagine the time it took to create all of the details of this piece, note the shell on the base of the decorated pot, the different yet coordinated patterns on the bottom, body and lid! It was meticulously crafted between 1842-1864 by the esteemed Elkington & Co., one of the most prominent names in English silver and one