This exceptional antique George II Newcastle sterling silver coffee pot has a baluster shaped form onto a circular domed spreading foot.
One side of the body of this 18th century coffee pot is embellished with an engraved stemmed floral and scrolling leaf decorated cartouche displaying a coat of arms quarterly with a bend.
The surface of the body in junction with the handle sockets and spout are ornamented with rounded, scalloped panels of flat chased decoration, incorporating floral designs and equidistant alternating shell motifs.
The body is further encircled with an applied moulded border to the upper rim.
The antique coffee pot retains the original domed hinged cover surmounted with an impressive cast sterling silver acorn style finial.
The cover is encircled with two bands of flat chased simplified floral designs, accented with shell motifs and matte textures.
This Newcastle antique silver coffee pot has an opposing scroll wood handle featuring a plain scrolling thumbpiece and fitted to an impressive cast silver scrolling lower terminal and leaf ornamentation to the upper socket.
This antique coffee pot has an impressive cast sterling silver swan necked spout embellished with scroll leaf motif decorated fingerpieces, in addition to a scrolling motif to the lip.
ConditionThis antique coffee pot is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.
The cast and flat chased decoration is all very sharp and the engraved ornamentation is very crisp.
The handle has been polished by a cabinet maker.
The interior of the coffee pot has been professionally cleaned and is ready for use.
The hallmarks struck to the underside of the coffee pot are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this Newcastle antique silver coffee pot.
DimensionsLength from back of handle to tip of spout 22cm/8.7"
Diameter 10.5cm/4.1"
Height 24.3cm/9.6"
Weight28.5 troy ounces/888g
Date: 1744
Origin: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
Maker: William Partis
