3039. George II Silver Tea Kettle on Stand.
A magnificent antique sterling silver kettle with matching stand and burner, all crested. Of heavy quality and fine decoration the kettle is particularly appealing because of the spout shaped in the form of a duck’s head and a decorative frieze around the bottom of the body showing ducks on a lily pond. A unique piece, full of fine ornamental features, figures to the handle, body, spout and base. Scratch weight 92 troy ounces. Height 42 cms. London 1745. Maker K.E (William Kidney?).
