A George III sterling silver teapot on stand, London 1797 by Robert and David Hennell II (reg. 15^th July 1795)

The teapot of shaped oval form with eighteen incurved fluted sections to base and upper section with spiral engine turned decoration heightened with bright cut bands. Each side with an oval cartouche of stylised leaves, one with engraved initials JCAJ in flourished cursive script. The two-section spout part panelled with bright cut edging with a tubular end section opposite a wooden C scroll handle with panelled sockets. The hinged panelled domed lid with engraved stylised leaf band as per cartouche, surmounted by a detachable wooden knop finial. The oval stand raised on four fluted splay feet with ball terminals. The field with spiral engine turned decoration heightened with bright cut bands, engraved with a cartouche and initials as per the pot. Each fully marked, the lid with lion passant only.

Teapot Length – 27.6 cm / 10.9 inches

Weight – 664 grams / 21.35 ozt