MAKER'S MARK OF WILLIAM HUGHES, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1775
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A George III silver teapot
maker's mark of William Hughes, Dublin, circa 1775
Spherical on moulded rim foot with slightly curved spout, gadrooned rim, the detachable cover with wrythen finial, marked on base and cover, engraved with a scratchweight '6.16'
3 5/8in. (9cm.) high
gross 7ozs. (219grs.)
maker's mark of William Hughes, Dublin, circa 1775
Spherical on moulded rim foot with slightly curved spout, gadrooned rim, the detachable cover with wrythen finial, marked on base and cover, engraved with a scratchweight '6.16'
3 5/8in. (9cm.) high
gross 7ozs. (219grs.)