MAKER'S MARK OF THOMAS SEMPILL, EDINBURGH, 1793
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A George III Scottish silver teapot and stand
maker's mark of Thomas Sempill, Edinburgh, 1793
Shaped oval with bright-cut engraved borders, further engraved to either side with initials 'P.Y. E.W.' within neo-classical drapery mantling, straight tapering spout, domed cover with integral hinge, carved fruitwood pineapple finial and scroll handle, the matching stand with similar bright-cut engraved decoration and same initials
12in. (30.5cm) wide overall
(23oz.) total weight (2)
maker's mark of Thomas Sempill, Edinburgh, 1793
Shaped oval with bright-cut engraved borders, further engraved to either side with initials 'P.Y. E.W.' within neo-classical drapery mantling, straight tapering spout, domed cover with integral hinge, carved fruitwood pineapple finial and scroll handle, the matching stand with similar bright-cut engraved decoration and same initials
12in. (30.5cm) wide overall
(23oz.) total weight (2)