Silver and Coins - 29th October 2008

Lot 1145

An 18th century Dutch teapot and cover

Estimate £400 - £600

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Description

An 18th century Dutch teapot and cover, squat circular form with a central fluted girdle above embossed flowers and baskets, the upper body embossed with foliage and pastoral scenes and finely chased farm buildings, cast scroll handles and dolphin spout , assay scrape and struck with four marks (D, crowned 'O', crowned shield, and a sheild with a cross in it), unascribed probably mid 18th century, possibly Zwolle, 4in (10cm) high, 11.5oz.