A George III sterling silver teapot, London 1799 by
A George III sterling silver teapot, London 1799 by John Merry Of oval form, the curved spout opposite a wooden C scroll handle pinned to tubular sockets. The hinged domed lid surmounted by a later plastic knop finial. The body and cavetto top with bright cut engraved bands of guilloche, the side with an engraved vacant oval cartouche within a laurel surround. Fully marked underneath, the lid with lion passant only. Length – 29 cm / 11.5 inches Weight – 499 grams / 16.05 ozt
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A George III sterling silver teapot, London 1799 by John Merry Of oval form, the curved spout opposite a wooden C scroll handle pinned to tubular sockets. The hinged domed lid surmounted by a later plastic knop finial. The body and cavetto top with bright cut engraved bands of guilloche, the side with an engraved vacant oval cartouche within a laurel surround. Fully marked underneath, the lid with lion passant only. Length – 29 cm / 11.5 inches Weight – 499 grams / 16.05 ozt
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