A George III sterling silver teapot, London 1808 by Thomas Wallis II

A George III sterling silver teapot, London 1808 by Thomas Wallis II

Of compressed ogee form upon four ball feet, the panelled curved spout opposite a wooden C scroll handle pinned to sockets, the hinged, domed lid surmounted by a detachable wooden finial. The body with half-fluted decoration. Fully marked underneath, part-marked to lid.

Length – 29.2 cm / 11.5 inches

Weight – 578 grams / 18.58 ozt