Just to fill you in . I had an email from the Curator of metalwork in the V&A and he thinks it is correct to assume that the teapot was given by...
Similar coloured lenses , I will look into that thank you
Thank you I will investigate that thought
Interesting will look into that thank you
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I’ve had this very interesting optical device for a year and I have been mulling over it . It’s made of tortoiseshell . I think...
Ahhhh thank you bluumz
Thank you for investigating John Think I may still email the V&A just for interest .....!
Thank you , you’ve really made me think about the relevance of the engraving . I think it’s a Phoenix and a Serpent . Representing Christ and...
Thank you for your thoughts , it really is a mystery !
Yes it’s strange that the letters are mixed up ! Thank you for looking ! The Princess Royal has a fascinating life it seems reading about her...
Thank you Brian , that’s great advice !! I paid £700 for it and it wasn’t tarnished !!
Lovely from about 1925 , just need a bit of gentle elbow grease !
I wonder if the initials were added by another owner of the teapot ?
I don’t think she has a godfather JWD , I wonder if these initial were added afterwards by another owner ?
I bought this from a French Brocante .
Wonder if initials added by another owner ?
I’m wondering if the initials have been added from another owner at a later date ??
I’ve had this intriguing teapot for about a year . It was made possibly by Joseph and Albert Savory with LONDON hallmarks for 1841 It says The...
Lovely piece John ! Hope it’s the early date !
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