An 18th century Dutch silver teapot,

An 18th century Dutch silver teapot,
probably by Andries Van der Steen, Haalem 1732,
pear form, chased shell fish-scale and foliate decoration, domed cover, wooden scroll handle and finial, faceted spout, length handle to spout 21cm, approx. weight 8.8oz.

Provenance: from the collection of Charles William Martin, 1850-96, of Quorn Place, Leicestershire. In 1886, Martin founded the Quorn Ranch Company in Alberta, Canada, one of the most famous British North American ranches, importing British horses and Angus cattle to the area.