Antique 1740'S George II Rococo Sterling Silver Rocaille Coffeepot with Aristocratic Armorials

Name: Antique 1740'S George II Rococo Sterling Silver Rocaille Coffeepot with Aristocratic Armorials
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1074894
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Gillers Antiques Ltd

Description

A George II sterling silver coffee pot, circa 1740's. Engraved armorials to both sides show that this coffeepot was commissioned by an aristocratic family.

Baluster form tapering body resting on circular stepped spreading foot. Scroll-decorated cast handle mountings and ornate leaf capped swan neck spout.

Stepped and domed ogee lid surmounted with a figural pinecone finial. The double C-scroll handle is made of fruitwood that has lovely warm patina and beautiful grain.

Finely chased all over with scrolls, rocaille work and foliage - the engraving is very crisp and shows highly masterful workmanship.

747 g / 24.0 t oz

24 cm tall

18 cm spout to handle

11 cm base diameter

Very good antique condition. Hallmarks worn; tiny nicks to one side of the spout; small visible dent above one armorial and a faint ding above it; where the lower part of the handle joins the silver mount, the silver is a bit pushed down near the pin.

Physical Dimensions

Height

24cm (9.45")

Width

18cm (7.09")

Depth

11cm (4.33")

Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1074894

Dealers Internal Reference

3551

Description

A George II sterling silver coffee pot, circa 1740's.

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Engraved armorials to both sides show that this coffeepot was commissioned by an aristocratic family.

Gillers Antiques Ltd

Baluster form tapering body resting on circular stepped spreading foot. Scroll-decorated cast handle mountings and ornate leaf capped swan neck spout.

fig 1. Antique 1740's George II Rococo sterling silver rocaille coffeepot with aristocratic armorials — fig 1. Antique 1740'S George II Rococo Sterling Silver Rocaille Coffeepot with Aristocratic Armorials

Stepped and domed ogee lid surmounted with a figural pinecone finial. The double C-scroll handle is made of fruitwood that has lovely warm patina and beautiful grain.

Finely chased all over with scrolls, rocaille work and foliage - the engraving is very crisp and shows highly masterful workmanship.

fig 2. Antique 1740's George II Rococo sterling silver rocaille coffeepot with aristocratic armorials — fig 2. Antique 1740'S George II Rococo Sterling Silver Rocaille Coffeepot with Aristocratic Armorials

747 g / 24.0 t oz

24 cm tall

18 cm spout to handle

11 cm base diameter

Very good antique condition. Hallmarks worn; tiny nicks to one side of the spout; small visible dent above one armorial and a faint ding above it; where the lower part of the handle joins the silver mount, the silver is a bit pushed down near the pin.