{"product_id":"1740s-george-ii-rococo-sterling-silver-coffee-pot-with-armorials-and-fruitwood-handle","title":"1740s George II Rococo sterling silver coffee pot with armorials and fruitwood handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional George II sterling silver coffee pot, dating to the 1740s, exemplifies the elegance of mid-18th-century English craftsmanship. Commissioned by an aristocratic family, the coffee pot features distinguished armorial engravings on both sides, signifying its noble origins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pot boasts a graceful baluster form with a tapering body resting on a circular, stepped, and spreading foot. Its scroll-decorated cast handle mountings and ornate leaf-capped swan neck spout reflect a high level of artistry. The stepped, domed ogee lid is topped with a finely detailed figural pinecone finial, while the double C-scroll handle, crafted from fruitwood, displays a warm patina and exquisite grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coffee pot is elaborately chased with intricate scrolls, rocaille work, and foliage, showcasing masterful engraving and superior workmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e747 g \/ 24.0 t oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 cm spout to handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 cm base diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good antique condition. Hallmarks worn; tiny nicks to one side of the spout; small visible dent above one armorial and a faint ding above it; where the lower part of the handle joins the silver mount, the silver is a bit pushed down near the pin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rita's Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54035606929741,"sku":"3551","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/4191\/4957\/files\/6-DSC_0325-Photoroom_1cdcc7a3-dd24-4509-bc01-29762d1e9478.webp?v=1780946035","url":"https:\/\/ritasbazaar.co.uk\/products\/1740s-george-ii-rococo-sterling-silver-coffee-pot-with-armorials-and-fruitwood-handle","provider":"Rita’s Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}