An early Victorian sterling silver bachelor teapot, London 1838 by William Hewitt

An early Victorian sterling silver bachelor teapot, London 1838 by William Hewitt

Of lobed circular “melonized” form upon four die-struck rocaille C scroll bracket feet. The fluted curved spout opposite an acanthus capped C scroll handle fitted with ivory insulators pinned to scroll sockets, the hinged domed lid with scalloped edge surmounted by a detachable cast flower finial, The body and lid with chased decoration of floral C scrolls alternating as roses and thistles with rocaille against a textured ground, a vacant cartouche to each side. Fully marked underneath, part-marked to handle and lid.

Length – 22.2 cm / 8.75 inches

Weight – 402 grams / 12.92 ozt

ivory declaration: T6RJMRQJ