Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

Fine & Decorative Arts - Day One

Fri, Oct 14, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1383

GEORGIAN ENGLISH STERLING SILVER MINIATURE TEAPOT,

Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for
$474.38
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
GEORGIAN ENGLISH STERLING SILVER MINIATURE TEAPOT, having a bulbous-form well with an applied scrolled handle and straight spout, topped by likely original cover with spherical finial and raised on a round foot rim, underside engraved "A R / 1740". Each with a maker's mark of "JC" possibly for John Clayton of London and a lion passant hallmark for sterling fineness. Total weight: 0.450 ozt. Second quarter/mid 18th century. 1 5/8" HOA.
Provenance: From a Charlottesville, VA estate.

Condition

Very good visual condition with some wear and surface scratches, some minor denting, edge of cover with spots of bending, probable repairs at top and edge of cover, one or a few possible repairs including to end of spout.