Admiral Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan, George III Silver Armorial Teapot.
The armorial on this teapot commemorates the marriage of Admiral Adam Duncan and Henrietta Dundas and would have formed part of their family silver. A professional heraldry report accompanies this item.
Admiral Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan (1731 - 1804) was a Scottish naval officer. Best known for the 1797 defeat of the Dutch fleet at Camperdown. The Battle of Camperdown was a major naval action fought off the Dutch coast between the British North Sea Fleet, under Admiral Duncan, and a Batavian (Dutch) Navy Fleet under Vice Admiral Jan de Winter on 11th October 1797. It was the most significant action between the British and Dutch during the French Revolutionary Wars and the British captured eleven Dutch ships. He saw action during the Seven Years War, American Revolutionary War and French Revolutionary Wars.
Hallmarked to the underside of the base for Edinburgh 1802 by John McDonald. Further part hallmarked to the cover.
Approximate weight is 709 grams or 22.7 troy ounces.
Approximate dimensions are 28 cm length, 15.5 cm depth and 14.5 cm height.
In very good condition being free of dents, creases and repair.