A George II provincial silver chocolate pot

A George II provincial silver chocolate pot, marked RM with a crown above, possibly acting as a retailer, Exeter 1742-43, tapering circular form, leaf and foliate capped spout, leaf capped scroll handle, domed hinged cover with a removable acorn shaped finial, (unmarked), on a raised circular foot, the underside scratch initialled 'R*C' '43', 'E.S' and '25oz: 10', height 23cm, approx. weight 25.5oz. We would like to thank Tim Kent for his assistance in identifying the date letter, which is a variation to the usual 1742-43 mark.