LILLE 1751 - 1752 Silver teapot of baluster form. The body with four sides alternated with rounded doucines at the base, the edge molded with nets. The cover with contours in gradation surmounted by a doucine topped by a seed in plume rests on radiating gadroons of alternating sizes. The spout is finished with a duck's head extended with feathers. The later wooden handle is maintained by four threaded discs. Master silversmith: Ignace-Joseph GODIN, received in 1739 Gross weight: 839 g - height: 18.5 cm Condition: the bottom is curved and bordered with a bâte confirming the use of a stove Publications: Reproduced and described in the work of Mrs. Nicole CARTIER, Les orfèvres de Lille II, page 689 under number 358 LILLE 1751 - 1752 A silver teapot. Master silversmith: Ignace-Joseph GODIN