A Victorian Silver Teapot by William Bateman, London, 1839

tapering cylindrical and on four openwork foliage scroll and flower cast feet, the fluted body with a foliage, rocaille and flower stamped cartouche, the hinged cover with baluster finial, the handle cast with foliage, detached and insulators lacking 24cm wide excluding handle, gross weight 25oz 11dwt, 795gr

Fully marked near handle and further part marked inside cover and on handle. The marks with some mostly minor wear to the marks but each is generally still legible. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The cartouche on one side has been erased and possibly patched. The handle is detached and lacking the insulators. There is some fixed plaster inside the handle junctions. This is included in the weight. 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.