Object Description
An antique sterling silver teapot of pear shape form with fluted, moulded body. Small size. The curved spout with a hinged cover, the lid is side hinged. Both lid and body have panels of hand chased decoration and there are applied putti medallions to the front and rear.
Contains 780 ml.
Weight 409 grams, 13.1 troy ounces.
Height 14.5 cm. Spread 20 cm.
German silver marks for Augsburg 1735/6.
Maker Esaius Busch III.
Marks. Marked underneath with makers mark EB, town mark (Beck 203) and assay scrape.
Esaias Busch III, German silversmith. Working in Augsburg (master 1704, d. 1759).