Coffee Fountain Painted Sheet Metal And Gilded Lead Early 19th Century

Beautiful coffee fountain in painted sheet metal and gilded lead from the Restauration period, France, Early 19th century, Circa 1815-1820, The faux marble barrel resting on an openwork base in faux green marble, resting on four claw feet in gilded lead . Beautiful ornamentation in gilded lead, mascaron with female head and sockets with lion heads. The lid in gilded sheet metal topped with a stylized pine cone. The dolphin head faucet and the adjustment knob also in gold lead. With its complete tinplate interior, filter for coffee etc. Some wear to the gilding on the gilded lead parts, which is normal for an object of daily use and subject to heat. Note a small old restoration at the level of the adjustment button socket. Object of great decoration, in rare and beautiful original condition despite its old use. Coffee fountains are generally more basic, this one is really particularly beautiful with its ornamentation and its colors.