Only suitable for sale within the UK, due to the ivory content in the handle heat spacers. This item has been registered for exemption under the new Ivory Act and is legal to sell. We are happy for the registration number (GS8SJDHB) to be checked with the Animal & Plant Health Agency.
Georgian, George II, Silver Armorial Coffee Pot. Of plain tapering form with heraldic armorial to one side. Raised on a spreading circular foot. The hinged and domed cover with turned finial. The handle is a later Georgian replacement, with the original probably having been fruitwood.
Hallmarked to the body for London 1752 by William Shaw & William Priest. The handle is also part hallmarked with the king's head duty mark and the lion passant. The cover is not hallmarked as is normal for this period.
In excellent order with light surface wear commensurate with age.
Approximate weight is 611 grams or 19.6 troy ounces.
Approximate dimensions are 20.5 cm height, 19 cm length (handle to spout) and 8.5 cm depth.