A late 18th / early 19th century Portuguese silver teapot

A late 18th / early 19th century Portuguese silver teapot,

maker's mark DM, Lisbon circa 1800,

circular form, embossed with masks, swags and foliate scroll decoration on a matted background above part fluted decoration, leaf capped scroll spout, carved wooden handle, on three mask capped scroll feet, engraved with a crest, length handle to spout 29cm, approx. weight 27.7oz.