An early 18th century silver brandy pan

An early 18th century silver brandy pan,

maker's mark only, that of Pierre Platel, London circa 1715,

baluster form, engraved with an armorial within foliate scroll mantling, turned wooden baluster handle, scratch weight to underside of base '5-7', length 21.5cm, approx. weight 5.9oz.

the arms are those of the Rev Canon Henry James Lee-Warner. He was Canon of Norwich Cathedral 1863-85, and his residence was Thorpland Hall, Norfolk. He married Anne Astley, daughter of the Rev Henry Nicholas Astley, Rector of Little Snoring Norfolk and granddaughter of Sir Edward Astley 4th Baron.