Lot 457
A fine George II bullet teapot
Auction: 19 August 2013 at 15:00 BST
£3,125
Description
maker's mark lacking, Edinburgh 1743, Assay Master Edward Lothian, of compressed bullet form with chased border of scrolls, fruits and foliage, part fluted S scroll spout and acanthus capped C scroll handle, raised on a short stem and spool foot
Dimensions
14cm high, 20oz
Footnote
Notes:
Although apparently lacking a makers mark it is possible that the maker and Assay Master are one and the same in Edward Lothian. Holding the position of Assay Master did not preclude them from making silver or running workshops and in this case it might have been felt unnecessary to apply the maker's / Assay Master's mark twice to indicate this, however this is a practice occasionally noted.