Overall signs of age and use. Surface scuffs and scratches. No evidence of repairs or restoration. Small amount of wear to the lower edge of the bowl. Crisp hallmarks. Apostle finial well cast. A nice early example.

Some surface wear and marks visible throughout (consistent with age). There is a small kink to the bowl lower left (around the 7 o'clock position). Attractive patination throughout. In overall good condition for a piece of this age.

Makers mark appears to be that of John Delmestre, London, reg 1755. Numerous dents to the body, smaller dents to the cap. Discolouration where the body meets the cast foot, this is also evident to the inside base of the foot, the foot possibly resoldered and is heat discolouration. Owners initials to the inside of the foot. Small hole in the body where the bottom blaster meets the turned decoration in the middle of the shaker. An early nice example but with condition issues.