A George II silver-gilt tea kettle on stand, Philip Goddard, London, 1752

chased with foliage, flowers and eagles, the cartouches later engraved with the initials AF in gothic script below royal coronets, raffia-covered swing caryatid handle, hinged lid, the cast and chased stand on three supports, fixed burner (cover missing) engraved with the same initials and coronet, scratch weight '94 - 11'

Hinge partly broken, the finial which is lacking a rose bud appears to have been repaired, the raffia would benefit from being being replaced, otherwise overall good quality and condition. For all sales which take place on or after 1 February 2015, please note that the rate of buyer's premium for each lot (charged as a percentage of the hammer price achieved for that lot) has been revised and shall be calculated at the thresholds set out below: Buyer's premium is 25% of the hammer price up to and including £100,000; Buyer's premium is 20% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £100, 000 up to and including £1,800,000; Buyer's premium is 12% of the hammer price on any amount in excess of £1,800,000. As stated above, the revised thresholds are effective as of 1 February 2015.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

The initials AF below a royal coronet are for either Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773-1843), or Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge (1774-1850), respectively the 6^th and 7^th sons of George III and Queen Charlotte.