Lot 192
  • 192

A Queen Anne octagonal teapot and stand, Anthony Nelme, London, 1709, the burner and stand John Fawdery, London, 1710

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • 22cm, 8 3/4 in high
armorial engraved baluster, covered spout with scroll thumbpiece, associated hog crested stand with scroll supports 

Literature

Michael Clayton, Christie's Pictoral History of Emglish and American Silver, Phaidon, Oxford, 1985, p.98, item 5.

Condition

Wood handles most probably replacements, wood finial with later nut, probable repair to stand at join of two sections of upper rim mount, otherwise wear commiserate with age, good clear marks, marked on each piece, teapot and cover, burner, bruner cover and stand.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Catalogue Note

The arms are those of Bales of Wilby, Suffolk impaling another possibly Brabazon.