Very Fine and Rare English Cast Brass Coffee Pot, Circa 1770

with wood handle and finial knop, bearing three indistinct marks.

Overall fine condition. Wear commensurate with age and use. The interior of the lid shows a 1-inch by 1/2-inch repair just above the joint with the hinge. The upper and lower mounts of the handle shows some discoloration which may be an old repair or perhaps just flaws from manufacture.
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