MAKER'S MARK OF HESTER BATEMAN, LONDON, 1781 (TEAPOT) AND 1780 (STAND)
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A GEORGE III SILVER TEAPOT AND A STAND
Maker's mark of Hester Bateman, London, 1781 (teapot) and 1780 (stand)
Oval with beaded rim, the straight sides engraved with oval medallions enclosing 'AN' monogram, suspended from ribbon-tied swags alternating with larel swags between bands of X's and flowerheads, with straight spout and wood scroll handle, the hinged cover with beaded rim and berried finial; the stand with ball and claw feet and beaded rim, both marked under the base, lion passant under the teapot cover
9.7/8in. (25.1cm.) wide; gross weight 20oz. (622gr.) (2)
Maker's mark of Hester Bateman, London, 1781 (teapot) and 1780 (stand)
Oval with beaded rim, the straight sides engraved with oval medallions enclosing 'AN' monogram, suspended from ribbon-tied swags alternating with larel swags between bands of X's and flowerheads, with straight spout and wood scroll handle, the hinged cover with beaded rim and berried finial; the stand with ball and claw feet and beaded rim, both marked under the base, lion passant under the teapot cover
9.7/8in. (25.1cm.) wide; gross weight 20oz. (622gr.) (2)