Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 30th October 2018

Lot 645

A George III Scottish silver tea pot

Estimate £800 - £1,200

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Description

A George III Scottish silver tea pot,

by Lothian and Robertson, Edinburgh 1763,

inverted pear form, chased foliate scroll decoration, flush hinged cover with a flame finial, scroll handle with a carved leaf thumb-piece, shell capped spout, engraved with an armorial, on a circular foot, length handle to spout 26.5cm, approx. weight 19oz.

The arms are those of Caldwell impaling Charlewood, Smythe, Slater, and Alsworthy.