Lovely Georgian English Sterling Silver Teapot -Hallmarked Leopard King Lion Pas

Description

Lovely Georgian English Sterling Silver Teapot -beautiful piece....
Monogrammed:   REC (see closeup to ensure )
Hallmarked : Four initials  (first one is C, can't make out the other three)                      Logo (see closeup)                      Lion passant      Leopard Head.   King facing right.
LetterSize:  handle to spout:   11 1/4"inches long          height:   approx 6"inches
Weight:  681 grams approx.
condition is good.   The lid is in good shape opening and closing.The structure of the piece is sound and in good shape.  The handlesare in good shape.There are about 5 small "dings" on the piece.Please review all photos.   Note:  The bottom feet have wornthrough the balls in several areas.  See closeups.  Finial is not quite level, hard to tell , but if you look hard...Could use a more thorough silver cleaning.
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