Antique Silver-Gilt George III Coffeepot on Burner and Teapot on Stand

Object Number: #503

London 1805/6
Maker: John Emes

City’s hallmark: Lion’s head for London (Jackson 1921: 88)
Sterling silver mark: Lion passant gardant (Jackson 1921: 88)
Date letter: a “K” in a shield for 1805/6 (Jackson 1921: 88)
Duty mark: King’s head in an oval stamp. This mark was on all gold and silver objects assayed in England and Scotland from 01.12.1784 to 30.04.1890. The mark consists of the head of the reigning sovereign in profile, looking to the right of the observer (but the head of Queen Victoria looks to the left) (Jackson 1921: 72 & 88).
Maker’s mark: the initials “JE” in a curved shield for John Emes (Grimwade3: no 1807)
Provenance/Heraldry: Coat of arms Richard Johnstone of Hackness Hall von Yorkshire

Dimensions: Coffee pot with rechaud: height 21.3 cm (8,3 in.); teapot and saucer: height 15 cm (5.9 in.). Weight together. 1.915 gr.