Lot Details
Description
A George III sterling silver coffee pot, William Cripps, London, 1762
Shaped like a baluster on a circular domed foot, with a scroll spout surmounted by shells, opposite a C-scroll wooden handle fixed to mounts decorated with shells and scrolls. The hinged, double-domed lid is topped with an artichoke-shaped finial. The body features contemporary relief decoration with floral bouquets and foliate scrolls. An engraved coat of arms appears on one side.
Sterling Silver with 4 Hallmarks:
The Maker’s Mark: William Cripps
The Lion Passant: The Mark that indicates Sterling Silver
Leopard’s Head Crowned: City of London
The Date Letter: 1762
Dimensions
HxLxD: 10,63in x 7,87in x 4,33in
Weight
Gross weight: 36,61oz
Provenience
Private collection
Condition
Slight signs of age and superficial scratches. The four hallmarks are present on the base of the coffee pot. The lion passant on the side of the lid.
Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers must understand that any statement made by Coradi Rare Finds is merely a subjective opinion.
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