A fine old Silver Spirit Kettle of spherical form having cane bound swing handle and elegant slen

A fine old Silver Spirit Kettle of spherical form having cane bound swing handle and elegant slender spout, engraved with scrolling foliage and flower blooms around the hinged lid and to one side of the body engraved with a heraldic crest comprised of six panels and surmounted by a crowned standing stag, to the opposite side of the body is engraved ``From Edward Solly to Charles Wood, in commemoration of their Fellowship at the memorable Battle of Leipzig of the 16th, 18th & 19th Octr 1813`, London 1798, maker BG (Benjamin Godfrey). The Battle of Leipzig also known as the Battle of Nations was the largest battle in Europe before WWI. It was notable as Rockets were used by the Second Rocker Troop, a 150 strong force sent from England to Germany lead by second Cpt. Richard Bogue. A barrage of 9 pound rockets fired by the force resulted in 2500 French troops breaking ranks to flee at a vital moment during the battle. It is known that Charles Wood (1790-1877) also fought in the Peninsula War & at Waterloo.