Description
George II sterling silver kettle on stand, Samuel Courtauld?, London, 1739-55. Decorated with foliage, flowers and heads, engraved cartouches, caryatid-shaped swing handle covered in raffia, hinged lid, the stand cast and decorated in relief with three supports, fixed burner.
Sterling silver marked with 4 hallmarks:
Maker's mark: Samuel Courtauld?
Lion passant: alloy mark. Sterling 925/1000 fineness warranty
Leopard's head with crown: City of London
Date letter year: 1739-55
Dimensions
HxWxD 41cm x 26.5cm x 18.5cm
Weight
Gross weight: 2,734gr
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
Slight signs of aging and surface scratches. The four hallmarks are present at the base of the kettle and burner.
