Teapot with lid

Date1736-1737

Artist/Maker Sampson Bennett

MediumSilver (Sterling)

DimensionsDiam. of body: 4-1/2" Diam. of foot: 2-7/8" Hgt to top of finial: 4-7/8" Wgt: 14 oz 15dwt

Credit LineGift of John A. Hyman: The John A. Hyman Collection.

Object number1995-102,A&B

DescriptionTeapot of flattened bullet form mounted on a short stepped round base, on the bottom scratch weight"15:15" and scratched inventory marks "al 37 27 / lwa" with hallmarks in the center. The short spout emerges from a stylized foliate calyx over a shaped pendant, opposite the C-curve handle with silver foliate cap and foliate chased decoration on both mounts, the body and separate cover engraved with a conventional rococo pattern of strapwork between shells & interrupted by bellflowers, the former at the quarters and the latter between. The conventional turned wood finial is mounted with silver fittings on a screw-mount. The spout opening a foliate pattern of pierced teadrops, triangles and oes.Inscription(s)On the bottom scratch weight"15:15" and scratched inventory marks "al 37 27 / lwa"Mark(s)Marked in relief with hallmarks in the center of the base: castle mark for Exeter, lion passant, leopard's head crowned, date letter a small "m" within a shield, maker's mark of "SB" in ovalProvenanceTessiers Ltd, 26 New Bond Street, London W1Y 0JY on 31 May 1995 No knowledge of previous owners.
Ex Coll: John A. Hyman, Williamsburg