A George III sterling silver argyle, London 1801 by Robert Hennell

Of cylindrical form with a hinged domed lid with gadrooned rims, the lid surmounted by a rosette knop finial. A curved side spout opposite a hot water lip with hinged lip. Lined interior. The side with a 20^th century engraved coat of arms in an early George III style cartouche. Fully marked to the side, the lid and liner with maker’s mark and lion passant, the hot water spout lid with lion passant.

Height – 11 cm / 4.3 inches

Weight – 440 grams / 14.15 ozt