George IV sterling silver chocolate pot, George Cowie, London, 1826
Description
George IV sterling silver chocolate pot, George Cowie, London, 1826. Tapered cylindrical body on a molded foot, entirely chased with rocaille, scrolls, garlands of fruit and flowers, with a bird's neck spout and a wooden scroll handle, the lid with a removable pin and surmounted by a flower terminal, each side chased with a rococo cartouche enclosing an engraved coat of arms on one side.
Sterling silver hallmarked with 5 hallmarks:
Maker's mark: George Cowie
Lion passant: alloy mark. Guarantee check of sterling title 925/1000
Leopard's head with crown: city of London
Date letter year: 1826
Duty mark: King George IV head
Dimensions
HxWxD 26.5cm x 24cm x 11cm
Weight
Gross weight: 1,180gr
Provenance
Private collection
Conditions
Slight signs of wear and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present on the body of the chocolate pot.