A George II West Country silver chocolate pot

A George II West Country silver chocolate pot,

by Samuel Willmott, of Plymouth, Exeter date letter partially rubbed, probably 1730,

tapering circular form, wooden scroll handle, shell capped and scroll mounted spout, the hinged cover with a pull-out finial, the underside of the base scratch initialled 'MM' over 'ML' '1744', height 24cm, approx. weight 24.8oz.

For details of the maker see: Kent, T., West Country Silver Spoons and Their Makers, 1550-1750, J. H. Bourdon-Smith Ltd.,1992, page 143.