Lot 90
A fine George II bullet teapot
Auction: 16 August 2011 at 12:00 BST
Description
Hugh Penman, Edinburgh 1734, Assay Master Archibald Ure, of spherical form with fine band of flat chasing above and below rim, shell details within scrolling foliate cartouches, with S scroll handle with raised thumb piece and straight tapering spout, the cover with moulded hinged and bun finials. raised on a short stem and stepped spreading foot
Dimensions
12cm high, 16oz
Footnote
Note: The chasing to this bullet teapot shows great skill and restraint in the earlier flat chased designs to these overall simple designs. This is also one of the earliest recorded examples of work by Hugh Penman as this is the year he was granted his Freedom of the Incorporation, after his apprenticeship to his father.
Provenance: The Phoenix Collection
References:
'Compendium of Scottish Silver II' R & J Dietert, illustrated plate 50, listed page 521