A George III silver teapot,

A George III silver teapot,
maker's mark over-stamped, London 1801,
oval lobed and fluted form, scroll handle, length handle to spout 26.5cm, approx. weight 13oz.

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.