George III Sterling Silver Teapot

Description:

George III Sterling Silver Teapot, London, 1774-75, John Payne, maker, drum-form, ht. 5 1/2 in., approx. 15.6 troy oz.

Provenance: Parke Bernet, The Morgan Sale, October 1947, Lot 417.
Provenance: Property from the Estate of Francis M. Bator.
Estimate $700-900

Resoldering around joints to footrim, spout, and hinge. Additional firescale on either side of hinge. Spout and lid each with small dent.


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