ANTIQUE 18thC GEORGIAN SOLID SILVER TEA KETTLE ON STAND & BURNER, NELME c1714-54
18th Century Georgian Silver tea kettle on a matched three feet burner stand, the body is profusely chased with scrolls and flowers, the domed hinged cover terminates with a cast finial, embellished spout terminating with an eagle's head, wicker-work insulated swing-handle. The kettle rests on a later Georgian three-feet stand and burner, highly decorative and matching in style. Hallmarked English silver (925), London, year 1714 (T), Maker's mark ANe for Anthony Nelme.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A3233
DESCRIPTION
Antique 18th Century Georgian Solid Silver tea kettle on a matched three feet burner stand, the body is profusely chased with scrolls and flowers, the domed hinged cover terminates with a cast finial, embellished spout terminating with an eagle's head, wicker-work insulated swing-handle. The kettle rests on a later Georgian three-feet stand and burner, highly decorative and matching in style.
The kettle is Hallmarked English silver (925 Standard), London, year 1714 (T), Maker's mark ANe (Anthony Nelme), the lid apparently unmarked, the stand is Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1754 (t), Maker's mark FW (Fuller White).
Anthony Nelme, the silversmith who made the kettle, "was one of the leading English-born goldsmiths and silversmiths during the Huguenot period. He was the son of John Nelme, a yeoman of Muchmerkle, Herefordshire, but rose in status as his prestigious clientele list grew. Amongst his most noted clients were Queen Anne and much of the leading members of aristocracy. Anthony Nelme serves as an example of a man who grew in status because of his trade and his skills as a silversmith lead him to become a member of the court assistants in 1703" (J. Lizalovich, please follow this link for more info and to compare the hallmarks).
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No damage.
SIZE
Hight: 35.5cm
Width: 29 x 23cm
Silver Weight: 2110g