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A RESTORATION SILVER-GILT TEAPOT
by Martin-Guillaume Biennais (Arminjon, 459), 1819-1820
Oval vase-shaped, on spreading base chased with water-leaf rim, the lower part of the body chased with a band of laurel leaves and reeds, the upper part applied with two oval medallions of infant bacchanals on matted ground, the spout chased as a bird's head, the hinged cover with openwinged swan finial, engraved with monogram FM beneath English crest, with wood handle.
29.5 cm long, 19.5 cm high
(942 gr gross)
by Martin-Guillaume Biennais (Arminjon, 459), 1819-1820
Oval vase-shaped, on spreading base chased with water-leaf rim, the lower part of the body chased with a band of laurel leaves and reeds, the upper part applied with two oval medallions of infant bacchanals on matted ground, the spout chased as a bird's head, the hinged cover with openwinged swan finial, engraved with monogram FM beneath English crest, with wood handle.
29.5 cm long, 19.5 cm high
(942 gr gross)