Lot 42
  • 42

An unusual Derby coffee pot and cover circa 1772

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • 25.5cm., 10in.
of pear shape, each side enamelled with flowers and rocks, the domed cover with flower finial

Condition

Coffee pot in good condition with minor wear. The over has two shallow chips to the underside of the rim, each approx. ½in. by ¼in. There is a chip to the flange, done at time of manufacture, approx.¾in. by ¼in. Fine haircrack to flange, approx. ¼in. length
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