Georgian English Sterling Silver Coffee Pot

Name: Georgian English Sterling Silver Coffee Pot
Brand: John Pollock
Price: 5561.15 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver coffee pot made by John Pollock; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique George II sterling silver coffee pot has a tapering cylindrical shaped form onto a domed spreading foot. The upper and lower portion of the vertically fluted body of this Georgian coffee pot is embellished with flat-chased pendant panels displaying shell, leaf and floral decoration in the Rococo style; this style of pot, in addition to the variation of flat-chased decoration reflects characteristics of items crafted by Peze´ Pilleau. This coffee pot retains the original hallmarked domed hinged cover surmounted with a Fine and impressive cast sterling silver acorn style finial. The fluted cover is embellished with further flat-chased floral and leaf decoration. The coffee pot retains the original opposing scroll wood handle with an impressive scrolling lower terminal and impressive cast leaf decorated sockets. The shaped circular spreading foot is encompassed with flat-chased foliate decoration with an applied moulded border to the rim. This Georgian coffee pot has an impressive cast swan necked spout embellished with flat-chased leaf textures to the lower portion and in junction with the body, in addition to a bird's head decorated terminal. This exceptional example of silverware, crafted by the London silversmith John Pollock, is one of the finest examples of its type you could hope to acquire. Dimensions Length from back of handle to tip of lip 18cm/7."" Diameter of body 8.1cm/3.2". Height to top of finial 19.5cm/7.7". Weight 23.8 troy ounces/740g. Maker: John Pollock. Origin: London, England. Date: 1750. Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique Georgian silverware.

Creator:

John Pollock (Maker)

Dimensions:

Height: 7.7 in (19.56 cm)Diameter: 3.2 in (8.13 cm)

Style:

George II (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Silver,Sterling Silver,Wood

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

1750-1759

Date of Manufacture:

1750

Condition:

This antique coffee pot is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The interior of the coffee pot has been professionally cleaned and is ready for use. Full hallmarks are all very clear.

Seller Location:

Jesmond, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: A40271stDibs: LU1200218360482

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