Reference 1474

Comprising a teapot, a milk jug and a twin handled sugar
bowl. Each of compressed circular form upon a stepped
circular foot with corded rim. The waisted neck leading to a
cast and applied ivy leaf rim with a hinged gently domed lid
surmounted by shaped finials composed of four scrolling husk
shells with a cauliflower centre atop of a rocaille calyx. The
scroll handle with ivory insulators, with a textured stylised leaf
thumbpiece atop of trailing flower heads and leaves with a
trunk like junction. This opposite a curved spout with husk
shell cap, chased leaf work and a fluted scroll and husk shell
underside. The bodies with embossed decoration of flower
heads and leaves against a matted ground reserved in foliate
C scrolls forming a vacant cartouche atop of a rocaille splay.
The sugar and milk with a gilt interior. All fully marked, the
teapot lid part-marked, the handle unmarked. (3)
Teapot length – 31 cm / 12.5 inches
Weight – 1446 grams / 46.49 ozt
There are several different silversmiths all called James
McKay, designated by the Edinburgh Incorporation of
Goldsmiths as James McKay II, James McKay IV & James
McKay V. Only the latter (working dates 1841-1864) is shown
as having a JMC mark; no marks are shown for the other two.