Lot Essay
A nearly identical teapot by Charles Aldridge, London, 1789, sold in these Rooms, October 20, 1998, lot 358.
MAKER'S MARK OF WILLIAM PLUMMER, LONDON, 1789
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A FINE GEORGE III SILVER TEAPOT*
Maker's mark of William Plummer, London, 1789
Of fluted oval form on a spreading fluted base with scalloped rim, the body bright-cut engraved with floral paterae and swags, with faceted spout and wood handle, the hinged cover with similar engraving and surmounted by a wood open bud finial, marked under base and cover
11in. (28cm.) long over handle; gross weight 18oz. 10dwt. (581oz.)
Plummer, William
Maker's mark of William Plummer, London, 1789
Of fluted oval form on a spreading fluted base with scalloped rim, the body bright-cut engraved with floral paterae and swags, with faceted spout and wood handle, the hinged cover with similar engraving and surmounted by a wood open bud finial, marked under base and cover
11in. (28cm.) long over handle; gross weight 18oz. 10dwt. (581oz.)
Plummer, William