Northwestern Europe, England, London, ca. 1810 CE. An elegant regency period sterling 96% silver tea pot stand and burner made by the silversmiths Benjamin Smith II and James Smith III. Hallmarks include the passant lion is a standard silver purity mark indicating sterling quality, and the bust in profile is the duty mark, indicating tax paid to the crown which was King George III at the time of production. The date letter is a "P" and indicates 1810, and finally the maker mark, "BS" over "IS" the mark of Benjamin Smith II and James Smith III. The Smith brothers formed a partnership from 1809 to 1812, however, Benjamin Smith II (1764 to 1823) is the better known of the pair, his career began in 1794 with many partnerships and hallmarks over the years. Smith received major commissions, including the Jamaica Service of 1803, which is still part of the Royal Collection. This regal stand would pair nicely with a tea pot or service set of a similar style! Size: 6" Diameter x 5" H (15.2 cm x 12.7 cm); silver quality: 96%; weight: 816 grams

Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection

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#176289

Foam pads added to interior rim. Cleanable patina and dark toning on surfaces as show, with a few polished areas to reveal maker marks. Hallmarks have some softening but are clear and discernable. Intact and great condition!