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Spot on bottom looks to have been made with a warmer over a tea light ect !! You can`t estimate age by gold decoration !! Half of what was produced during the 20th century had 24K gold trim !! Since gold doesn`t change over the years that would be difficult !! Not much age showing on this teapot,, I think mid century at best !!