A George III silver naval teapot,

A George III silver naval teapot,
by William Grundy, London 1765,
inverted pear form, on a circular foot, with chased foliate decoration, scroll handle, the hinged cover with a fluted finial, the front engraved with a ship with an engraved band surround, inscribed 'Capt. Francis Jefferson to Capt. Wm Gaskin 1764, The Ann', the reverse with an armorial, length handle to spout 23.2cm, approx. weight 16.4oz.

The armorial is unknown, probably used by Gaskin) impaling Chapman. William Gaskin (c. 1725-1775) married Ann Chapman (1724-1787) at Borthwick, York in 1748. William Gaskin is given as a Master Mariner in his death certificate. William Gaskin was Master of the Mary, and had an association with James Cook.