$500
GEORGE III STERLING TEAPOT BY ROBERT MAKEPEACE & RICHARD CARTER, LONDON, 1777-78, H 4 3/4", L 9 1/2":An oval sterling silver teapot with hinged lid and wood scroll handle, chased swags and oval medallions in the Adams style. Hallmarks include a lion passant, crowned leopard, and date letter b, as well as the maker's mark for Robert Makepeace and Richard Carter (see additional photo). Weighs approximately 14.3 troy oz.
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2014-06-14