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MARK OF JAMES TAIT, EDINBURGH, 1726, ASSAY MASTER'S MARK OF EDWARD PENMAN
Details
A George I Scottish silver teapot
Mark of James Tait, Edinburgh, 1726, assay master's mark of Edward Penman
Spherical and on spreading circular foot, with leaf-capped curved spout and hinged domed cover with ball finial, marked on base, the cover unmarked
5¾in. (15.5cm.) high
gross 14oz. (458gr.)
Mark of James Tait, Edinburgh, 1726, assay master's mark of Edward Penman
Spherical and on spreading circular foot, with leaf-capped curved spout and hinged domed cover with ball finial, marked on base, the cover unmarked
5¾in. (15.5cm.) high
gross 14oz. (458gr.)
Provenance
Anon. Sale [Mrs E. Guy Ridpath]; Christie's London, 29 March 1939, lot 61 (£90 to Mallett)
Sir Robert Barlow (1891-1972) and thence by descent
Sir Robert Barlow (1891-1972) and thence by descent
Special notice
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