A George II silver tea kettle on stand, the body of

A George II silver tea kettle on stand, the body of inverted pear shape, engraved around the shoulders with a border of floral and foliate scrollwork against a diaper pattern and having an engraved armorial to one side, the domed and hinged lid similarly decorated and with further foliate detail to the finial, handle and spout, raised on a foliate pierced stand having three scrolling supports terminating in shell feet, and a fixed burner with removable lid. Hallmarked John Payne, London 1754. Maximum height inclusive of stand and handle upright measuring 15 1/2 inches (39.5 cm), gross weight 59.24 ozt (1842 grams).