b'5Silver & Gold1CAPTAIN JOHN PIPER (17741851) INTEREST: Antique three piece sterling silver tea service of squat gadrooned form on hairy paw feet, engraved with flying griffin crest, by Joseph Teconet of London, circa 1807.Accompanied with an envelope of assorted family documentation and information pertaining to Piper and his descendants. Captain Piper of the New South Wales Corps for whom Point Piper in Sydney is named, had a flamboyant and colourful career, which included being appointed the Commandant of Norfolk Island.the teapot 12cm high, 28cm wide,1220 grams total including handle. (3)PROVENANCEFamily descent, then sold at auction by John Williams Sale No.1111, 26th/27th November, 2011, lot S28.$4,0006,000'