Lot 116
  • 116

A George III silver coffee pot, John King, London, 1771

Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description

  • Silver, Wood
  • 26.7cm., 10½ in. high
the otherwise plain baluster body engraved with a later crest and motto, pineapple finial to the hinged lid, later fibre handle

Condition

marks on underside of pot good, lion passant only on lid good, the overall condition is rather bright and may have been repaired, replacement handle
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