A FRENCH SILVER TEA KETTLE ON SILVER PLATED STAND, circa 1890, the pear shaped kettle with chased matted rocaille borders, enclosing swirling flutes, vacant asymmetrical cartouche, part floral and foliate scroll high spout, with wood swing handle, the raised hinged cover topped by sprig finial, the twice pinned, four legged stand part openwork and decorated with shells and rocaille--kettle on stand over handle--18in. (45.7cm.), the kettle gross weight 50oz.