MAKER'S MARK OF GF, PROBABLY FOR FALKENBERG, PARIS, CIRCA 1840
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A FRENCH SILVER-GILT TEAPOT
Maker's mark of GF, probably for Falkenberg, Paris, circa 1840
Oval on a base chased with palmettes, the body with an applied and chased band of military and musical trophies amid wreaths on a matte background, the dog-head spout applied with acanthus and athemion, the flat-hinged cover with gadrooned rim and pinecone finial, marked on foot and cover rim
11in. (28cm.) long; gross weight 42oz. 10dwt. (1332gr.)
Maker's mark of GF, probably for Falkenberg, Paris, circa 1840
Oval on a base chased with palmettes, the body with an applied and chased band of military and musical trophies amid wreaths on a matte background, the dog-head spout applied with acanthus and athemion, the flat-hinged cover with gadrooned rim and pinecone finial, marked on foot and cover rim
11in. (28cm.) long; gross weight 42oz. 10dwt. (1332gr.)