A mixed group – comprising a Victorian sterling silver hot milk pot, London 1899 by Charles Stuart Harris

In the George III style, of baluster form upon a stepped circular foot. The body with embossed decoration of flower heads and rocaille C scrolls cartouches. The spout with beaded edge opposite a strap handle partially covered in linen and wicker. Together with a set of four salts, London 1868 by Robert Harper, each of compressed circular form with a beaded rim, raised on three paw feet with shell junctions. Each fully and part-marked. (5)

5Pot height–– 16.5 cm / 6.5 inches

Weight–– 594 grams / 19.1 ozt

The hot water pot soldChristie’ss 16 Aug 1995, Lot 210