Diminutive George III Sterling Silver Chinoiserie Hot Water Urnhallmarked London, 1779-1780, by Carter, Smith & Sharp, the vasiform body with arched reeded handles, pedestal stem and plinth base, tall waisted lid, acorn finial, lion's masque spout and lyre key, decorated with repousse flowers and rococo scrolls on a matte ground, centering a vignette of a Mandarin and his wife having tea; engraved with the crest of a demi-lion rampant holding a mullet.h. 14-1/2", w. 7-1/2", d. 7-3/4"; 32.86 t. oz.