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A Antique Empire Highly Detailed Engraved Solid Silver Coffee Pot Circa 19th C
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A Antique Empire Highly Detailed Engraved Solid Silver Coffee Pot Circa 19th C

19th century
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A Antique Empire Highly Detailed Engraved Solid Silver Coffee Pot Circa 19th C

Description:

Antique 19th Century Empire Style Tall Silver Coffee Pot – Unmarked – 790g

An impressive and highly decorative 19th-century silver coffee pot, crafted in the Empire style, featuring extensive engraved detailing throughout. This tall and elegant piece is unmarked but exhibits quality craftsmanship typical of the period.

The coffee pot has a substantial feel and refined form, with a domed lid, scrolling handle, and classical decorative motifs — making it both functional and a striking display piece.

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Style: Empire

Period: 19th Century

Origin: Unmarked (likely continental European or British)

Material: Silver (unmarked – Fully tested Solid Silver

Decoration: Intricate engraved patterns

Dimensions: Approx. 22 x 20 x 9 cm (max)

Weight: Approx. 790 grams

Condition: Very good antique condition with light surface wear consistent with age

A fine and ornate piece of Empire silver, ideal for collectors or use as a centrepiece in traditional interiors.

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Bushells Antiques has dated this Empire Silver Coffee Pot to the 19th Century.

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A Antique Empire Highly Detailed Engraved Solid Silver Coffee Pot Circa 19th C

Description:

Antique 19th Century Empire Style Tall Silver Coffee Pot – Unmarked – 790g

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An impressive and highly decorative 19th-century silver coffee pot, crafted in the Empire style, featuring extensive engraved detailing throughout.
Bushells Antiques

This tall and elegant piece is unmarked but exhibits quality craftsmanship typical of the period.

fig 1. An antique Empire style solid silver coffee pot featuring a detailed relief frieze, an ebony handle, and a animal-head spout on a circular pedestal base.
fig 1. A Antique Empire Highly Detailed Engraved Solid Silver Coffee Pot Circa 19th C

The coffee pot has a substantial feel and refined form, with a domed lid, scrolling handle, and classical decorative motifs — making it both functional and a striking display piece.

? Item Details:

Style: Empire

fig 2. An antique Empire style solid silver coffee pot featuring a detailed relief frieze, an ebony handle, and a animal-head spout on a circular pedestal base.
fig 2. A Antique Empire Highly Detailed Engraved Solid Silver Coffee Pot Circa 19th C

Period: 19th Century

Origin: Unmarked (likely continental European or British)

Material: Silver (unmarked – Fully tested Solid Silver

Decoration: Intricate engraved patterns

Dimensions: Approx. 22 x 20 x 9 cm (max)

fig 3. An antique Empire style solid silver coffee pot featuring a detailed relief frieze, an ebony handle, and a animal-head spout on a circular pedestal base.
fig 3. A Antique Empire Highly Detailed Engraved Solid Silver Coffee Pot Circa 19th C

Weight: Approx. 790 grams

Condition: Very good antique condition with light surface wear consistent with age

A fine and ornate piece of Empire silver, ideal for collectors or use as a centrepiece in traditional interiors.

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Empire Silver Coffee Pot to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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Archive I An antique Empire style solid silver coffee pot featuring a detailed relief frieze, an ebony handle, and a animal-head spout on a circular pedestal base.

A Antique Empire Highly Detailed Engraved Solid Silver Coffee Pot Circa 19th C

Archive II An antique Empire style solid silver coffee pot featuring a detailed relief frieze, an ebony handle, and a animal-head spout on a circular pedestal base. View II
Archive III An antique Empire style solid silver coffee pot featuring a detailed relief frieze, an ebony handle, and a animal-head spout on a circular pedestal base. View III
Archive IV An antique Empire style solid silver coffee pot featuring a detailed relief frieze, an ebony handle, and a animal-head spout on a circular pedestal base. View IV
Archive V An antique Empire style solid silver coffee pot featuring a detailed relief frieze, an ebony handle, and a animal-head spout on a circular pedestal base. View V
Archive VI An antique Empire style solid silver coffee pot featuring a detailed relief frieze, an ebony handle, and a animal-head spout on a circular pedestal base. View VI
Archive VII An antique Empire style solid silver coffee pot featuring a detailed relief frieze, an ebony handle, and a animal-head spout on a circular pedestal base. View VII
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An antique Empire style solid silver coffee pot featuring a detailed relief frieze, an ebony handle, and a animal-head spout on a circular pedestal base.
A Antique Empire Highly Detailed Engraved Solid Silver Coffee Pot Circa 19th C
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An antique Empire style solid silver coffee pot featuring a detailed relief frieze, an ebony handle, and a animal-head spout on a circular pedestal base.
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Empire style silver coffee pots, originating in the early nineteenth century, are defined by neoclassical forms inspired by ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian art. Key features include urn-shaped bodies, pedestal bases, carved wooden handles, and decorative motifs such as swans, laurels, and zoomorphic spouts.

These vessels were typically crafted from solid silver or silver gilt. Handles and lid knobs were frequently made from dense hardwoods like ebony or fruitwood, which served as heat insulators to protect the users hand.

Authentic pieces carry stamped makers marks, purity hallmarks, and date letters corresponding to the region and year of manufacture. Construction features such as hand-chased relief patterns, seam lines, and hand-carved wooden insulators also indicate period production.

An antique silver coffee pot serves as an elegant accent on a dining room sideboard, tray table, or glass display cabinet. Grouping it with minimal glass or ceramics creates a refined contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Clean the silver using a non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth, avoiding contact with the wooden components. Wooden handles should be kept dry and occasionally treated with beeswax or mineral oil to prevent cracking.
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