Victorian Silver Teapot London 1839 Australia History Attorney General Plunkett

  

VICTORIAN SILVER TEAPOT LONDON 1839 AUSTRALIA HISTORY ATTORNEY GENERAL PLUNKETT. Born in Ireland, studied at Trinity College Dublin.

Called to the Irish Bar in 1826, later in England. Attorney-General of New South Wales & member of the Legislative Council. Fabulous Victorian period sterling silver teapot by J. Floral decorated with a combination of fine cast components & engraved detailing. Two ivory heat spacers at the handle joints, I have acquired official CITES registration for this item & this will be included with the teapot. Engraved with horse crest & motto: FESTINA LENTE. Main cartouche engraved as follows: PRESENTED TO JOHN HUBERT PLUNKETT ESQ. ATTORNEY GENERAL BY THE PEOPLE OF NEW SOUTH WALES AS A TOKEN OF RESPECT FOR HIS PUBLIC CHARACTER AND ESTEEM FOR HIS PRIVATE WORTH SYDNEY MARCH A. Marks: maker mark IET (John Edward Terrey); crowned leopard mark for the London assay office mark; lion silver mark; date letter D for 1839; Queen Victoria'young head' portrait duty mark. Dimensions: approx 8 inches tall x 10 inches long drom handle to spout tip.

Weight: 27.14 troy oz (844.3g). Excellent condition, requires a polish to remove light tarnishing. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Create your brand with Auctiva's.

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