Lot 590 , A rare George I Britannia standard silver bullet shaped teapot by Pierre Platel, gross 12.5 oz.

A rare George I Britannia standard silver bullet shaped teapot by Pierre Platel, (in 1703, Paul de Lamerie became apprentice to Pierre Platel), engraved with the shield recorded for Fellowes of Shotesham Park nr Norwich and of Kinston House nr Dorchester, Dorset, with wooden handle and knop and spout with hinged cover, London, 1714, height 10.2cm, gross 12.5 oz.
Estimate £3,000-5,000

Small dent to the side of the lid. Lid unmarked and does not close completely flush with the main body. Knop loose in situ. There are three small bruises/dents to the sides of the pot. Crest a little tired, commensurate with age. Hallmarks on base clear.


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Sold for £3,600