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Guinness World Records: Most valuable teapot

Guinness World Records logo.Photo: Guinness World Records

The most valuable teapot is valued at $3,000,000 (56,892,600.00rands ) and is owned by the N Sethia Foundation (UK), as appraised in London, UK, on 9 August 2016.

The teapot is made from 18-carat yellow gold, with some internal aspects in gold-plated silver. The teapot was handmade by Italian jeweler Fulvio Scavia (Italy), with cut diamonds covering the entire body and a 6.67-carat ruby in the centre. The teapot’s handle is made from fossilised mammoth ivory.

Most valuable teapot. Photo: Guinness World Records

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Shyleen Choruma

Shyleen is a Journalism graduate with a keen interest in contributing to the digital media landscape of South Africa. she is a Master of Communication and Media student. Shyleen kickstarted her career as a Public Relation Communicator, she has a passion for books and telling jokes.