A George III sterling silver bachelor's teapot probably by John Bayley, London 1758
11 Feb 2013 10:00 PST Los Angeles
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A George III sterling silver bachelor's teapot
probably by John Bayley, London 1758
With period arms to one side and with later inscription "E.B.B. to O.H.Jr. / 1891" opposite, height 6 1/2in; weight approximately 19 oz troy.
Sold for US$ 1,625 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • This piece was exhibited, "Old American and English Silver", Pennsylvania Museum, Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, May, 1917 and is illustrated in the exhibition catalogue.

    Provenance:
    Oliver Hopkinson Jr. (1857-1943) married Julia Frances Thompson in 1887.
    Emily Gilpin Thompson (1890 - 1972).

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  • Please note the correct provenance information: Emily Gilpin Hopkinson (1890 - 1972).

Category: Decorative Arts / Silver

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