Tea Pot with Rechaud, attributed to Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company, London, 1888-1889

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Elegant silver teapot with typical queen anne decoration: oval-bellied body, curved lines, semi-godronated walls, offset shoulder and flush, side-hinged lid … Read more Elegant silver teapot with typical queen anne decoration: oval-bellied body, curved lines, semi-godronated walls, offset shoulder and flush, side-hinged lid with godronated dome and wooden vase knob, elongated spout, curved handle fixed at a distance at the top with ebonised wooden insert, protruding ring on the base for attaching to the elegant, simple silver rechaud with four tall, legs profiled on the outside with stylised floral motifs on the feet, attached by a hinge with a pull-out pin on the front of the pot, which allows pouring by tilting the pot forward, and another pin on the back for complete attachment to the rechaud, ring-shaped holder below the frame for inserting the hemispherical burner. All parts made of 925 silver, completely preserved. Total size: highth: 31,0 cm / 12.20 in width: 21,5 cm / 8.46 in depth: 13,0 cm / 5.11 in gross weight: ca. 1400 grams / 49.28 oz / 45.01 troy oz hallmarks: crown - city mark of sheffield lion - 'lion passant' england, sterling silver 925 'v' in octagon - date letter 1888-1889 woman's head in octagon - duty mark shield mark 'w.g j.l' - master's mark this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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