A George IV Scottish sterling silver kettle, Edinburgh 1826 by F & Ss, possibly Franklin & Sons

Of spherical form upon a collet foot. The handle with acanthus capped scroll supports with shell junctions. The body with embossed decoration of trailing foliage and flower heads with a vacant cartouche to one side. The hinged domed lid with embossed floral decoration surmounted by a detachable cast acorn finial. The curved spout with acanthus cap and embossed floral decoration underneath. Fully marked underneath, the lid unmarked.

Height – 21.5 cm / 8.5 inches

Length – 21 cm / 8.25 inches

Weight – 757 grams / 24.34 ozt

Sold Christie’s, 16 Aug 1994, Lot 214