Description George III sterling silver coffee pot, William Cripps, London, 1762 Of baluster form on a domed circular foot, with a shell-capped volute spout, opposite a C-scroll wooden handle, attached to shell and scroll decorated sockets. The hinged, double-domed lid is surmounted by an artichoke-shaped finial. The body features contemporary embossed decoration with bouquets of flowers and foliate scrolls. An coat of arms is engraved on one side. Sterling silver marked with 4 hallmarks: Maker's mark: William Cripps Lion passant: alloy mark. Guarantee check of the sterling 925­/1000 title Leopard's head crowned: city of London Date letter year: 1762 Dimensions HxWxD: 27cm x 20cm x 11cm Weight Gross weight: 844gr Provenance Private collection Condition Slight signs of wear consistent with age and superficial scratches. The four hallmarks are present on the base of the coffee pot. While the lion passant is on the side of the lid.