Lot Details

Description

A Victorian sterling silver coffee pot on burner stand; Hawksworth, Eyre & Co Ltd; London, 1898

The coffee pot has an elongated oval shape, with a slightly flared base and a body divided into two decorative sections. The lower part is adorned with vertical flutes, while the upper part is embellished with a raised relief decoration consisting of intertwined floral garlands tied with bows. The hinged lid is topped with a small fluted knob, which echoes the design of the handle. The spout is short and slightly flared. The coffee pot is supported by a silver stand with three fluted legs and a rim decorated with a corded pattern. A burner is located at the center of the stand.

Sterling Silver with 4 Hallmarks:

The Maker’s Mark: Hawksworth, Eyre & Co Ltd
The Lion Passant: The Mark that indicates Sterling Silver
Leopard’s Head Crowned: City of London
The Date Letter: 1898 (coffee pot). 1896 (stand and burner)

Dimensions

HxLxD: 11,02in x 5,91in x 3,74in

Weight

Gross weight: 24,13oz

Provenience

Private collection

Condition

Slight signs of age and superficial scratches. The four hallmarks are present on the side of the coffee pot and at the base of the burner. Meanwhile, the manufacturer's logo, the lion passant, and the letter-date marking are at the base of the lid. On the support: the lion passant, the leopard's head crowned, and the letter-date marking.

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