Lot 485 , A rare George III provincial silver teapot by John Hampston & John Prince, York, 1780 & associated stand.

A rare George III provincial silver teapot by John Hampston & John Prince, York, 1780, height 13.3cm, 14.5oz and a later silver teapot stand by Robert & David Hennell, London, 1799, 16cm, 4.5oz, with engraved decoration.
Estimate £600-800

Teapot- Replaced knop. Lid unmarked. Engraved crest. A few small dents around the body. Small dent to the base rim. Two old repairs to the underside of the lid hinge. Repair to the top of the handle where it joins the body. Small solder at base of spout, possible repair also??. Scratches to the base. Hallmarks clear.
Stand- Engraved monogram. Hallmarks clear.


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Sold for £650