Lot 123
A late Victorian silver coffee pot with engraved armorial.
Description
Condition Report
A late Victorian silver coffee pot, of plain tapering form with engraved armorial to one side, with foliate capped spout, stained wood scroll handle, and a domed lid with turned finial. Hallmarked Henry Stratford Ltd., London 1897. Height including finial measures 9 5/8 inches (24.5 cm), gross weight 27.63 ozt (859.4 grams).
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Purchasing information-
The coffee pot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Numerous heavier marks and scratches are visible throughout and some small dints and bumps. Hinged cover appears in good working order, although there are some areas of heavier wear and scratches visible to the interior of the lid. Heavy staining to the interior of the pot. Wording to armorial possibly reads 'Arethusa Robertson'. The hallmarks appear rubbed but legible, lid with corresponding part hallmarks.