Sold for:
$9,600
$9,600
George IV Sterling Silver Tea Kettle on Stand, London, 1823-24, John Edward Terrey & Co. , maker, kettle with wrapped handle decorated with stylized dolphins, cover with Chinaman final; bulbous, repousse-decorated body with four chinoiserie scenes separated by floral vine-work featuring Chinamen in various pursuits; spout with an eagle and spout mouth modeled as a bird's head; stand with pierced pendant floral garlands between three legs decorated with Chinaman portrait heads to knees terminating in splayed feet, with monogrammed burner with ivory knob, total ht. to handle 15 1/2 in., approx. 105.6 troy oz.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-04-06
