A George I West Country silver teapot

A George I West Country silver teapot,

by Samuel Willmot, of Plymouth, over-stamped with maker's mark of Joseph Collier acting as retailer, Exeter 1726,

bullet form, the pull-off cover with a knop finial and chain to scroll handle, on a circular foot, the underside scratch initialled 'E' over 'TK', and 'E.E' top 'S.R', length handle to spout 21.2cm, approx. weight 13.8oz.

For maker's mark and details of the maker see: Kent, T., West Country Silver Spoons and Their Makers, 1550-1750, J. H. Bourdon-Smith Ltd.,1992, page 78, M.32.