The object is an antique J.H. Potter Sheffield silver-plated pitcher or teapot with ornate engraving. Additional information:
It's made of silver plate and features a Victorian style with American Victorian patterns.
The teapot is approximately 7.5 inches tall.
It dates back to the 1900s.
Despite its age, many of these teapots are in excellent condition.
Similar teapots are also described as coffee pots or hot water jugs.