A Victorian sterling silver coffee pot, John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater, Londra, 1891
A tapered cylindrical body on a circular molded base, the lower part adorned with vertical grooves. The lid, with a scrolling design and foliated motifs, is hinged and topped with a small knob. The spout has a leaf-carved edge.
Sterling Silver with 4 Hallmarks:
The Maker’s Mark: John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater
The Lion Passant: The Mark that indicates Sterling Silver
Leopard’s Head Crowned: City of London
The Date Letter: 1891
HxLxD: 8,56in x 7,28in x 3,74in
Gross weight: 20,81oz
Private collection
Slight signs of age and superficial scratches. The four hallmarks are present on the side of the coffee pot. Meanwhile, the manufacturer's logo, the lion passant, and the letter-date marking are on the side of the lid.
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