A George IV Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, William Bateman I, London, 1823

A George IV sterling silver coffee pot, William Bateman I, London, 1823.
Shaped and elegantly bulbous body with a circular stepped base decorated with fluting. Finely chased acanthus leaf motifs adorning the lower part of the body and the lid. Domed lid richly decorated with foliage. Slender and curved spout with ornamental details featuring scroll and foliage motifs. Silver handle.

Sterling Silver with 5 Hallmarks:
The Maker’s Mark: William Bateman I
The Lion Passant: The Mark that indicates Sterling Silver
Leopard’s Head Crowned: City of London
The Date Letter: 1823

Duty mark: Head King George IV

HxLxD 10,83in x 8,66in x 4,72in

Weight
32,73oz

Private collection

Slight signs of age and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present on the base of the coffee pot. On the side of the coffee pot: the maker's mark. On the base of the lide: the maker's mark, the lion passant and the date letter.