Lot 119
An early George II Scottish silver teapot,
The Drambuie Collection Part II
Auction: 27 January 2006 at 10:00 GMT
Description
with marks for Edinburgh 1729, maker James Taitt, assay master Archibald Ure, of bullet form, on slightly domed circular foot, with ball finial to the domed cover, straight spout and heavy scroll handle, with diaper and fringed chevron engraved border where the cover meets the body and decorative scroll hinge, initialled EC in script beneath the spout
Dimensions
Height 16cm, 22.5oz
Footnote
Note:
The spherical or 'bullet' form of this teapot, is regarded as a traditionally Scottish design. The restrained narrow band of engraved decoration around the shoulder is also characteristic of Scottish hollow ware of this period.
See also footnote to lot 118 for information about the maker of this piece.