A George III Silver Teapot and Teapot-Stand by Andrew Fogelberg and Stephen Gilbert, London, 1789

each facetted oval and with bright-cut engraved borders, the teapot engraved with a coat-of-arms on one side and the crest of Walker on the other, with ebonised wood handle and finial, the teapot-stand on four tapering legs and engraved with a coat-of-arms the teapot 28.5cm wide over handle, 21oz 10dwt, 670gr (2) The arms are those of Walker impaling those of Porter, for James Walker (1753-1829) and his wife Jane Porter, daughter and heiress of John Porter of Kingston-upon-Hull, whom he married in 1789. Provenance: Property of Lady Walker, Isle of Man.

Each fully marked underneath and further part marked inside teapot cover. The marks with some minor wear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points and to the engraving. There are some bruises in places. The wood handle and finial on the teapot are probably replaced. There has been a repair to the teapot above the spout and further repairs to the facets on the teapot. These are mostly on the side with the engraved crest. 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 people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. 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.