George III sterling baluster caster / pepper pot with beaded border

A George III silver caster by Peter & Ann Bateman (over-struck by George Gray), featuring an ogee baluster shape with a turned finial. It has a hatch engraved and dot-pierced domed cover with beaded borders, standing on a conical foot. The caster also showcases fine gadrooning and rope-twist details on the borders, with typical holes in double diamond engraved bands. The long, thin, and elegant finial is also baluster-shaped.

Made by Peter & Ann Bateman and assayed for London, 1791

77.08 g / 2.48 t oz
14 cm tall
5.2 cm base diameter

Very good antique condition. Ding on base and small dent on body and top.