First World War interest

First World War interest, a presentation silver teapot,

by The Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company, Sheffield 1918,

oval form, part-fluted decoration, scroll handle, inscribed 'L/Cpl H.D. Learmonth, 7th Northumberland Fusiliers with the best wishes of Sir Arthur Pearson and St. Dunstans', length handle to spout 25.5cm, approx. weight 14oz.

Sir Arthur Pearson founded St. Dunstan's Home for soldiers blinded by gas attack of trauma during the First World War. Its goal, radical for the times, was to provide vocational training rather than charity for invalided serviceman, to enable them to carry out independent and productive lives.