Queen Victoria sterling silver coffee pot, John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater, London, 1891
Description
Queen Victoria sterling silver coffee pot, John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater, London, 1891.
Tapered cylindrical body on a circular molded foot, the lower part is decorated with vertical grooves. The volute and foliate lid is hinged and surmounted by a small knob. Spout with carved leaf edge.
Sterling silver hallmarked with 4 hallmarks:
Manufacturer's logo: John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater
Lion passant: alloy mark. Sterling silver title guarantee control 925/1000
Leopard's head with crown: City of London
Date letter year: 1891
Dimensions
HxWxD: 22.5cm x 18.5cm x 9.5cm
Weight
Gross weight: 590gr
Provenance
Private collection
Conditions
Slight signs of wear and superficial scratches. The four hallmarks are present on the side of the coffee pot. While the manufacturer's logo, the lion passant, the date letter year on the side of the lid.