George III Silver Teapot


Date: 1787

Maker: Charles Hougham

Country: England

Stock: 8684

Description

An elegant antique sterling silver teapot of oval octagonal form. Simple classic design with pretty bright cut engraving all over. There is a vacant cartouche to the front and to the reverse there's a cartouche containing a monogram of intertwined initials. Contains 1000 ml. Weight 494 grams, 15.8 troy ounces, , Height 15.2 cms to top of handle. Top measures 15 x 10 cms. London 1787. Maker Charles Hougham.

Biography

Charles Hougham

Charles Hougham, apprenticed to Henry Corry 1764. Mark entered as smallworker 1769. Third mark as plateworker 1785. 4th mark 1786.

Condition

This delightful antique silver teapot on its matching stand is in very good condition. The hand engraving is crisp. The silver marks are clear and matching underneath, lion mark only under the lid. The teapot pours beautifully and does not leak. There is a very minute dink around the top edge (see lead photo) and a couple of dinks underneath. Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.

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