A Victorian Silver Teapot by Samuel Hayne and Dudley Cater, London, 1839

tapering lobed cylindrical and on conforming foot, the lobes stamped with foliage and flowers on a textured ground, each side with a vacant cartouche, the hinged cover with foliage and foliage finial, with leaf-capped ivory-insulated handle 29cm wide over handle, gross weight 26oz 17dwt, 835gr With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number BKN7SD7B.

Fully marked underneath and further part marked on handle, finial and inside cover. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a mostly minor softening to the high points. The cartouches on each side have perhaps been erased and with some very slight unevenness. The ivory insulators with some cracking and discolouration, though no indication that they have been altered or added. The foot has been pushed up into the body slightly. 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.