This incredible hot water pot stands a little over 9 3/4 inches high. It was made by Thos. Whipham & Chas. Wright, London, and has the date mark for 1757-58. The repousse work is beautiful and incorporates exotic birds, trees bursting with fruit, vines, flowers and pagodas. There are different scenes on the front and back. The reposse work near the rim has bells hanging from the edge of it. The lid also has bells, flowers and foliage. It has a wicker wrapped sterling handle, an elegant 3-p ...click for details
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