Georgian | Geo III | Sterling Silver swing handle collet foot table basket | London 1798 | Daniel Pontifex Pattern_Leaves and Fruit Teapot | approx 23

Teapot | approx 23

Approx 3cms (1 1/8") tall

Some clean crazing noted only visible at closest inspection

Australian pelicans often trade the comforts of the coast for the harsh Outback and the chance of an easy freshwater feed

This series pattern was designed by Charles Noke and inspired by Arthur Rackham's illustrations for Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens in 1906 - it was produced between 1927 and 1950 [however little production was allocated to novelty wares during WWII [1938 - 1945]

Georgian | Geo III | Sterling Silver swing handle collet foot table basket | London 1798 | Daniel Pontifex Pattern_Leaves and Fruit Teapot | approx 23George III Sterling Silver swing handle collet foot table basket A classical George III basket with a gadrooned decoration and a reeded border, and a full armorial at centre and a small armorial at centre of handle Assay: London 1798 Maker: Daniel Pontifex Approx 895 grams [31. 75 oz] Approx 33. 3cms (13 1 3") wide Approx 24. 5cms (9 3 4") handle to handle [hinges] Approx 29cms (11 1 2") when handle extended In excellent condition