A George II Silver Kettle, Stand and Lamp by Pézé Pilleau, London, 1729

the kettle compressed globular and with a foliage and lattice engraved band, the spout fluted and shell-capped, with overhead raffia-covered swing handle, engraved with a crest, the conforming stand on three scroll legs and with central lamp, the kettle and lamp each engraved with a crest 36cm high, total gross weight 61oz 9dwt, 1,911gr Provenance: Dutton Manor, Lancashire. By family tradition originally owned by Leopold Grimston Paget (1824-1892) The crest is that of Paget, by family tradition originally owned by Leopold Grimston Paget (1824-1892), the son of the Hon. Berkeley Thomas Paget, eighth child of Henry Paget, 1st Earl of Uxbridge.

Fully marked under kettle and lamp. The stand part marked with leopard's head, lion passant and date letter. The cover of the kettle marked with maker's mark and lion passant. The lamp cover apparently unmarked. The marks are generally clear, though those on the stand are marked on the edge of the lower rim so the marks are partly cut off. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the engraving. There is a repair below the spout and some surface uneveness overall. The pins and chains which hold the kettle to the stand are later. There is a repair to the cover of the lamp. The raffia covering on the handle is later. We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.