A Very Rare York Silver Teapot. Barber & Whitwell, York 1815 Silver Claret Jug

A Very Rare York Silver Teapot. Barber & Whitwell, York 1815 Silver Claret Jugenquire A very rare York silver George III teapot. Of oblong form with a raised band round the middle. The raised lid and finial are the same shape, a curved spout and a fruitwood handle. All standing on a pedestal on four ball feet. Clearly hallmarked for by James Barber and William Whitwell, York 1815. This is a very rare and highly collectable York teapot, with very light wear and no play in the hinge. No repairs or erasures some minor bruising

These entrée dishes are in exceptionally fine condition with excellent fitting lids and few minor scratches from use

The silver is of extremely good quality and good gauge with no damage

Weight: 333g or 10

Marked to the underside for London 1878 by Frederick Elkington

Weight: 1141g or 36

underneath a partially obliterated inscription “The gift of Mr Nathaniel […]”

with a large rocaille cartouche with engraved initials to the other side and flower swags below the rim

This is an exceptionally fine tray by the renowned makers Peter and William Bateman

most being held in private collections or museums

Weight of candelabrum 2: 6

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This delightfully attractive pattern has been very popular since its introduction