Discovery
Description:
French .950 Silver Teapot, stamped in several places with faceted Minerva mark, rubbed maker's mark, the baluster-form teapot with knopped finial, reeded rim over two-sided insert with alternating straining and pouring options, and carved wooden ear-form handle, approx. 11 troy oz., ht. 7 1/2 in.
Estimate $250-350
Some dents to insert and small dents to body, handle good.
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