Mid 18th Century Antique George II Sterling Silver Bullet Teapot London 1741 Richard Bayley

£ 5,450.00

A very fine George II “bullet” teapot with stylish fruit wood scroll handle.

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Description

A very fine George II “bullet” teapot with stylish fruit wood scroll handle.  The lids is hinged with beautiful flat chased decoration on and around the upper body.  The spout is elegantly formed with ornate decoration on the upper section for highlights.

 

Weight:  16.23 troy ounces/505 grams

Height:  5 inches/12.5cm

Length:  8.5 inches/21.5cm

Condition:  Excellent throughout

Price:  £5450

 

Richard Bayley apprentice to Charles Overing 28 April 1699 and turned over to John Gibbons 26 April 1704.  Signs Bayley Free 11 December 1706.  First mark entered 29 March 1708.