1781 George III Sterling Silver Teapot by Andrew Fogelberg & Stephen Gilbert

Description

1781 George III Sterling Silver Teapot
This antique George III Sterling Silver teapot was made by Andrew Fogelberg & Stephen Gilbert in London in 1781. The body is of neo-classical form with oval shape and straight sides and featuring a domed, flush lid with wooden finial and handle.
The Artist Andrew Fogelberg (b.1732, Sweden) worked in partnership with Stephen Gilbert in London to create very fine silver objects distinguished by their high quality of workmanship and elegant, restrained classicism, exemplified in this teapot.
This sterling silver teapot can be distinguished by its high quality of workmanship and an elegant, restrained classicism. This teapot demonstrates the style through the uncluttered straight-sided form and minimalist decoration of beaded borders and medallions surrounded by an area of plain silver.
The teapot is approximately 10 inches from the tip of the spout to the outer edge of the handle. The height is 5 inches. The interior condition of the silver is excellent; the exterior is also in excellent condition, with the exception of a couple of small dings on the engraved side.
Total weight 11 troy ounces. The Inscription reads: “Presented to W.B. Astley – Born Jan 19 1781”
The hallmarks indicate:
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Standard Mark [lion passant]:
.925 silver
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British Town Mark:
London
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London silver date mark [g]:
1782
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Maker:
Andrew Fogelberg & Stephen Gilbert
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