George I Silver Coffee Pot

Object Description

A good plain style antique sterling silver coffee pot with straight tapering sides and a shallow domed lid. An unusual feature is the seven sided panelled spout with straight tapering form. The hand chasing to the lid with classical motifs is typical of the period. Good gauge silver and colour.

Contains 750 ml.
Weight 743 grams, 23.8 troy ounces.
Height 21.5 cm. Spread 20 cm.
London 1725.
Maker Edward Feline.

EDWARD FELINE
Edward Feline, apprenticed to Augustin Courtauld 1709, free 1721. First two marks entered as largeworker 1720, third mark 1739. His son Edward was apprenticed to him 1745. Died circa 1753 when his widow Magdalen entered her own mark.

Object Literature

Coffee and chocolate were established as part of social life by the end of the 17th century and coffee pots can be found from the 1680’s onwards. Initially, these tall form pots (as averse to the squatter teapot shape) were used for both coffee and chocolate however we term chocolate pots to be those with either a removable finial or removable lid for inserting a swizzle stick. We also nominate some early side handled pots as chocolate pots.

Object Condition

This handsome coffee pot is in very good condition. With a full set of clear English silver hallmarks on the body, the lid with lion mark only, makers mark below the pot. The engravings are crisp. The silver has one mini dink to the front. The handle is possibly a replacement.
Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.

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