Antique 19th Century French Silver Coffee Pot

About the Item

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique French silver coffee pot. This exceptional antique French silver coffee pot has a plain elongated baluster form. The large body of the antique French coffee pot is plain an encircled with a chased decorated band of tiered leaf ornamentation to the lower portion of the waisted neck, in addition to a bead decorated border to the upper portion. This antique coffee pot is fitted with a hallmarked domed hinged cover encircled with palmette style leaf ornamentation to the rim. The domed portion of the cover is encircled with a simplified engraved laurel leaf design, surmounted by the original and impressive cast silver finial. This fine example of antique teaware retains the impressive and original carved painted wood handle accented with a silver rosette to the upper terminal. This antique coffee pot is further embellished with cast swan necked spout ornamented with an exceptional creature/dragon design to the tip of the spout. This fine example of French silverware is supported by three impressive cast and applied legs accented with paw feet and impressive large leaf designs to the sockets; the socket of one leg continues to the lower terminal of the handle. This exceptional antique French coffee pot is a large example for its type. Condition This antique coffee pot is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The interior of the coffee pot has been professionally cleaned and is ready for use. The chased decoration is very sharp and the engraved ornamentation is very crisp. The French guarantee, standard and maker's hallmarks struck to the underside of the coffee pot, in addition to the surface of the body and cover are all very clear. Dimensions Length from back of handle to tip of spout 21cm/8.3" Diameter of body 13.5cm/5.3" Width across feet 13cm/5.1" Height 35.5cm/14" Weight 46.5 troy ounces/1446g Maker: Untraced Maker's Marks Date: circa 1800 Origin: Paris, France. Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example antique teaware. Item Ref. SKU: A8628

Dimensions:

Height: 13.98 in (35.5 cm)Diameter: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Silver,Sterling Silver

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1800-1809

Date of Manufacture:

1800

Condition:

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