Benjamin Davis was a London silversmith around the early 19th century. His hallmarks have been found on teapots and flatware and consists of a BD in a rectangle
A Victorian silver tea pot by Benjamin Davis, London 1838 Of squat circular form, with an applied reeded waist band, crested, weight 24oz.
Sold for £ 350 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2013
A Victorian Silver Teapot by Benjamin Davis, London,Sterling silver, cast, embossed, chased and punched England, 1838 Benjamin Davis (reg. 1823) – English silversmith Maker’s mark, silver standard mark, city mark, duty mark and date letter on the underside; hallmarked again on the inside of the lid and the lid knob Height, including handle: 17 cm Weight: c. 750 g Very good condition
This teapot has a flattened bulbous form and stands on four flared scroll and acanthus leaf decorated feet. The upper part of the body shows a broad band of embossed and chased floral and scrollwork decoration, incorporating two vacant cartouches to either sides of the teapot. The flared and curved rim is designed in form of stylized leafs. The domed hinged lid is embellished with a flower and leaf decoration and topped by a flower knob. The spout is adorned with flowers and leafs to the underside, and its upper end bears an applied leaf. The C scroll handle has an acanthus leaf thumb rest and is embellished with flowers, leafs, grapes and scrollwork.
Sold for €450 at Auctionata Paddle 8 AG in 2015
Benjamin Davis Silver Makers Mark – BD in rectangle
