A lovely small teapot of a simple cylinder form, decorated with acanthus leaf borders, palmettes, wreaths with ribbons along the bottom portion, figural spout in the shape of a swan's head; carved bone handle with silver floral fittings. The teapot is mounted with a removable infuser of smaller cylinder form, decorated with acanthus borders and larger acanthus leaf decorations in low relief. Topped with a removable lid fitted with a floral finial, the lis also fits the small teapot upon removing the infuser. 1st standard mark head hallmarks, and an unknown maker's mark"H L" within a cartouche. Weight approx. 18.8 troy oz. Overall measures approx. 8"T when assembled.
200/400 Sold $793.50
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