Y A Victorian silver spherical kettle on stand by Martin, Hall & Co.

Y A Victorian silver spherical kettle on stand by Martin, Hall & Co., Sheffield 1855, the fixed serpentine handle over with ivory spacers, a melon and leaf finial to the domed cover, a cast bird head and bearded masks spout issuing from rocaillework, vacant reserves and embossed with C-scrolls, flowers and foliage, on a circular pedestal base, the stand with a burner, an openwork floral apron between the four S-scroll supports terminating in dolphin heads, on shell feet, 39.5cm (15 1/2in) high, 1914g (61.55 oz)Condition Report: Maker's mark to body obscured, rest are clearMarks to the burner rubbedMarks to stand clearHinge goodCover sits wellSplits to ivoryStands wellMinor crease to each vacant reserveLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer