Lot 597
Very Scarce Regency Period Teapot with Peter and Anne Bateman Hallmark of Hester Bateman Family of Acclaimed British Silversmiths ca. 1800. Exceptional teapot by the acclaimed British silversmith family founded by Hester Bateman. Peter Bateman and Jonathan carried her legacy after her death in 1794. With the early death of Jonathan, his widow Anne Dowling Bateman entered a hallmark with the surving son, Peter Bateman, hence the hallmark PB over AB which can be found clearly stamped on base which dates this teapot prior to 1805, the year Anne retired. The George III mark, S for Sheffield and the lion pissant mark for silver purity can also be found. Teapot has a beautiful ovoid shape with exquisite engraved details with cartouche like panels and lovely foliate designs. Teapot is without monograms, has a wood handle a bone finial. A wonderfully kept teapot with no issues whatsoever. A wonderful, showcase piece of antique silver. 7½ x 11 x 4¾ and has a total gross weight 16.2 ozt. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500
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| Realized $688 |
