§ A GEORGE IV SILVER TEAPOT

§ A GEORGE IV SILVER TEAPOT

by Richard Williams Atkins & William Nathaniel Somersall, London 1828, squat circular, fluted to upper section beneath a cast fruiting vine collar, loop handle with acanthus leaf thumbpiece and ivory insulators, leaf-capped spout, engraved with monogram to side, the domed hinged cover with flowering water lily and pad finial, raised on a circular foot. 28cm handle to spout, 25.3 troy ounces gross

With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number V2YKY2L1

Marks well spaced and well struck. Stands upright, very slight wobble to foot. Cover hinge with slight play in it, but sturdy. Engraved initials 'SJW'. Light surface marks and scratches commensurate with age and use.