George II sterling silver teapot, London, 1767-68, baluster form body, domed lid with gadrooned edge, seated Figurine of a man in a cap as a finial, birds mouth spout with acanthus leaf decoration, body with beautifully engraved coat of arms, on a round footed base with gadrooned edge, 12" high, 29 TO: . Provenance: This lot comes from the Hopkinson Family Collection, Francis Hopkinson, 1737-1791 was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He designed the first US Flag, Continental paper money, and the first United States coin.