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English carver or teapot in finely chiseled English silver, richly decorated with flowers, shells and vegetal arabesques, engraved with a monogram and a greyhound on the body, English punch 1836 London and goldsmith IT for John Tapley * , period first half nineteenth century.
This jug is in good condition. Hallmarked underneath (letter dated London 1836).
A note: depression on the body, some small shocks and dents, scratches and wear of time, see photos (see red arrows).
Begins with his first brand on December 7, 1833. By partnering with his sons William Tapley and George Tapley as John Tapley & Co, a goldsmith, he seems to have moved to 4 Horse Shoe Court, Ludgate Hill. After George Tapley's departure in 1842, the company's name was John Tapley & Son. John Tapley continued alone after the departure of his last son from 1845 until 1857.
