Of tapering cylindrical form with tucked-in base and small spreading foot.
The lower part of the body chased with dragons, bold scrolls, fluted panels and foliage.
The lower support to the double scroll fruitwood handle with a delicate leaf spray in front of a six petalled flower head, all surrounded by rocaille shells and fluted scrolls.
The cast and fluted swan neck spout enclosed within further crustacean and scroll chasing and above symmetrical arched shell work, 'C' scrolls and fish scales.
The upper handle support applied to the body above a superb cast emerging lion capped by a decorative fluted shell, scrolls and foliage. The hinge with unusual applied cast leaf.
The flattened domed lid with cast bud finial surrounded by a running band of chased flowers and leaves.
The right side of the handle engraved with fine armorials within sprigs of foliage
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