George III silver coffee pot with wooden handle, Charles Wright, London, 1771
Description
George III silver coffee pot with wooden handle, Charles Wright, London, 1771
Baluster-shaped on a circular foot, spout with carved leaf edge and decorations, domed lid with narrow gadroon edge and acorn-shaped knob. Engraving on one side.
Sterling silver marked with 4 hallmarks:
Manufacturer's logo: Charles Wright
Lion Passant: alloy mark. Guarantee control of sterling title 925/1000
Leopard's head with crown: City of London
Date letter year: 1771
Dimensions
HxWxD: 31cm x 22.5cm x 11.5cm
Weight
Gross weight: 1,038gr
Provenance
Private collection
Conditions
Slight signs of wear and superficial scratches. The four hallmarks are present at the base of the coffee pot. While the lion passant on the side of the lid.