English hallmarked sterling silver George III teapot of squat melon-form lobed form, with raised all over floral patterns, an acorn type finial on a dome hinged lid with a band of hand-chased floral detail. The spout modelled as a swan with a figurehead of Dionysus below and the handle joins the body with the mouth of a wild boar. An etched cartouche to each side, one reading 'Durdans', the other 'Honi soit qui mal y pense' London, 1817, maker Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I, condition good to fair, the base has possibly been restored. Height 19 cm weight 1430g