George IV Sterling Silver Teapot and Kettle Stand

Description:

George IV Sterling Silver Teapot and Kettle Stand, Dublin, 1826-27, James Fray, maker, Jacob West, retailer, teapot balustroid with ivory finial and insulators, ht. 8; kettle stand with burner, decorated with pierced rocaille swags, on three splayed, shell-form feet, ht. 4 1/4 in., approx. 44.0 troy oz. total.
Estimate $400-600

Handle replaced (bearing Victorian hallmarks),pins replaced, teapot otherwise with only minor usage wear (small neck to reeded neck/ very minor unobtrusive dents to body). Burner with scattered dents. Kettle stand with only minor usage wear.


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