A heavy gauge late George III silver gilt ogee kettle on stand by Edward Farrell, London 1818, the curved swing handle with chased dragon supports above the seated man with a pipe finial on the domed cover, chased in high relief with the family of Darius before Alexander, a beheading scene verso, sitting in the openwork stand with a burner, the three bold dragon supports divided by fruiting vine, fruit shells and cherub heads, on foliate pad feet, 43cm (17in) high with handle raised, 5044g (162.1 oz) gross Condition Report: This has been fire gilt. Matching marks to the finial, the cover, the body, burner and stand Some light rubbing to the gilding throughout, particularly to high points of decoration Hinge good Cover sits well No signs of personal engraving Minor knocks to the body Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer