shaped oval form with undulating guilloche rim, the flying handle finely cast and pierced with entwined dolphins above a foliate junction, shell-embellished sparrow-beak spout, on a stepped oval base, engraved with a European coat-of-arms below a Viscount's coronet

Makers mark clearly stamped twice only to underside. Slightly crude finish around front lower handle junction. Excellent gauge. Good condition overall with light surface wear. Arms engraved somewhat later.
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