A George II silver kettle on stand

A George II silver kettle on stand,

by John Jacob, London 1754,

inverted pear form, chased foliate scroll decoration, flush hinged domed cover with a fluted finial, wicker-bound central hinged scroll handle, mask capped spot with a mythical beast terminal, the stand of circular form, pierced foliate scroll apron, chased decoration, on three shell capped scroll legs terminating in shell pad feet, engraved with an armorial within foliate mantling, with a burner, height 40cm, approx. weight 76.8oz.

The arms are possibly those for Shepherd.