George II Humphrey Payne London Sterling Silver Teapot, 1748

About the Item

Antique George II era sterling silver tea pot by Humphrey Payne of London, England, circa 1748. Beautiful, simple yet elegant round teapot on a collet foot featuring a raffia wrapped handle in a woven pattern with scroll ends on applied swag designs. Hinged lid with finial lid topper. Lid closes tightly. Hallmark dates this piece to 1748. Teapot measures approx 10 1/2" tall to top of handle when handle is upright, 5 1/4" high to top of the body of the teapot, 9 1/4" wide from tip of spout to end of the body. Opening measures approx 3 3/4" in diameter. Base measures approx 3 3/8" in diameter. Weighs approx 1182g, 760dwt, 38toz. Fully hallmarked on bottom with HP (Humphrey Payne's makers mark that was used 1743-1750) lion (sterling) leopard (London city mark) n (date mark for 1748), also marked with the lion under the lid. Very nice antique condition, some slight tarnish and discoloration, light surface scratches and a few small dents around the body of the teapot. Some discoloration on the inside of the pot. Overall beautiful for a 270+ year old piece. Will be shipped US Priority Mail with insurance.

Creator:
Humphrey Payne
Metal:
Sterling Silver
Dimensions:
Height: 10.5 in (266.7 mm)Width: 9.25 in (234.95 mm)Diameter: 3.75 in (95.25 mm)
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1748
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Washington Depot, CT
Reference Number:
Seller: 106231stDibs: LU1210314731962