A GEORGE III SILVER TEAPOT
Of oval form, engraved with wreath shaped cartouches and a crest, with an ivory handle and finial to the hinged lid, London 1788, maker William Vincent, gross weight 509 grams
| Estimate: | £200 - £300 |
| Hammer price: | £280 |
Footnotes:
This lot contains ivory and has been registered in
accordance with the Ivory Act (section10). Reference Y2PNDX55
Prospective buyers should be aware that some
countries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species, including
materials such as coral, ivory, and tortoiseshell. Therefore, it is advisable
for potential buyers to familiarize themselves with relevant customs
regulations before placing bids, particularly if they intend to import this lot
into another country.
Condition Report
The body of the teapot, the spout and the lid are all in fairly good condition, no significant dents or distortion, hinge lid is slightly loose, finial requires tightening and has some chipping to the underside of the ivory. the ivory handle has several haircracks, it has been re-rivetted in the past, signs of old repairs to the handle. Handle top rivot pin is lacking connecting it to the silver socket that it would sit in. Body of teapot is water tight and pours well without dripping. Would benefit from cleaning