A George III silver teapot
Of oval form, decorated with wriggle work bands and with ivory fittings, London 1803, maker George Smith (II) & Thomas Hayter, gross weight 487 gms
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£200 - £300
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Hammer price:
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£300 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Condition report:
- Ivory finial is very loose
- There are a few dents to the body
- No signs of any previous erasures or engravings
- The rim of the lid has knock
- The handle is strong however has been reinforced at the bottom by a piece of metal, there is a large crack below the thumb piece
- Hallmarks are slightly rubbed but legible
- Heavily tarnished with wear in keeping with age
