Teapot (France), 19th century

Bulbous low footed gilt teapot with long spout. Bands of vertical granulation at mouth’s rim, at lower section of body, and at foot. At neck, band of leaf motif. Hinged flat lid topped with wood mushroom-shaped knob. Looped handle of wood terminating at top with slight scroll. Body engraved with coat of arms, crowned shield flanked by two dogs.