A George III sterling silver coffee pot, Charles Wright, London, 1771.
Baluster-shaped with a circular foot, a spout with a rim adorned with sculpted leaves and decorations, a domed lid with a narrow gadroon border, and an acorn-shaped finial. Engraving on one side.
Sterling Silver with 4 Hallmarks:
The Maker’s Mark: Charles Wright
The Lion Passant: The Mark that indicates Sterling Silver
Leopard’s Head Crowned: City of London
The Date Letter: 1771
Dimensions
HxLxD: 12,20in x 7,48in x 5,12in
Weight
Gross weight: 36,61oz
Provenience
Private collection
Condition
Slight signs of age and superficial scratches. The four hallmarks are present on the base of the coffee pot. The lion passant on the side of the cover.