George II sterling silver kettle on stand, Samuel Courtauld?, London, 1739-55

Description George II sterling silver kettle on stand, Samuel Courtauld?, London, 1739-55. Decorated with foliage, flowers, and heads, engraved cartouches, raffia-covered caryatid-shaped swing handle, hinged lid, the stand cast and decorated in relief with three supports, fixed burner. Sterling silver marked with 4 hallmarks: Maker's mark: Samuel Courtauld? Pouncing lion: alloy mark. Guarantee control of the 925/1000 sterling title Leopard's head with crown: city of London Date year letter: 1739-55 Dimensions HxWxD 41cm x 26.5cm x 18.5cm Weight Gross weight: 2,734gr Provenance Private collection Conditions Slight signs of wear and superficial scratches. The four hallmarks are present at the base of the kettle and burner.