A George V sterling silver hot water pot, Sheffield 1913 by William Hutton and Son Ltd

Of bellied form with incurved bands, the lip opposite a shaped ebonised handle leading to a hinged domed lid surmounted by a detachable ebonised finial. Fully marked to side, the lid part-marked, the retaining nut with lion passant only. Stamped underneath with retailers mark for Creswick and Co and numerals 23575, as well as a B.

Height – 21.5 cm / 8.5 inches

Weight – 773 grams / 24.85 ozt