A FINE GEORGE IV SILVER-GILT TEA URN FROM THE STOWE COLLECTION LONDON, 1824, MAKER'S MARK OF WILLIAM ELEY II Of baluster form on spreading shaped circular foot, raised on an elaborate openwork base formed of entwined and sweeping acanthus scrolls joined by rocaille, the fluted body applied on each side with lion's-masks on a matted ground enclosed by acanthus scrolls, issuing sweeping acanthus scroll and tied reeded lion's-head side handles, applied below the spout with a bearded mask flanked by acanthus scrolls and rocaille, the hinged domed fluted cover surmounted by a bud finial, engraved front and back with Ducal armorials, marked under base, on body and cover--19 1/4in. (49cm.) high (149 oz. 10 dwt.)
A FINE GEORGE IV SILVER-GILT TEA URN FROM THE STOWE COLLECTION LONDON, 1824, MAKER'S MARK OF WILLIAM ELEY II Of baluster form on spreading shaped circular foot, raised on an elaborate openwork base formed of entwined and sweeping acanthus scrolls joined by rocaille, the fluted body applied on each side with lion's-masks on a matted ground enclosed by acanthus scrolls, issuing sweeping acanthus scroll and tied reeded lion's-head side handles, applied below the spout with a bearded mask flanked by acanthus scrolls and rocaille, the hinged domed fluted cover surmounted by a bud finial, engraved front and back with Ducal armorials, marked under base, on body and cover--19 1/4in. (49cm.) high (149 oz. 10 dwt.)
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