A Louis XVI Solid Silver Coffee Pot And Sugar Pot Lat 18th Century 1789

A fine example of Louis XVI-period armorial silverware from Paris, bearing the 1789 hallmark of the Maison Commune de Paris, with a crowned P preceded by the number 89, and the unfortunately difficult-to-read master hallmark surmounted by a fleur-de-lis. This set consists of a large coffee pot and sugar bowl in solid silver, weighing a total of 1799g.Large tripod coffee pot in solid silver with a pear-shaped body and a body stamped with a coat of arms topped with a comtal crown, below the spout, supported by three feet with runners. The curved spout is pinched, decorated with a repoussé pattern of gadroons and an asparagus point at the base. The domed lid with flat terrace is topped by a cylindrical pedestal fretel. The latter is connected to the body by a hinged plant thumb rest. The baluster-turned rosewood side grip is screwed into a large circular attachment that forms part of the neck. All edges are highlighted with pearl grapes. Slight embossing on the base of the back. Height 28.6cm, weight 1179gr. Sugar bowl and lid with pear-shaped body and body stamped with a coat of arms topped with a comtal crown. Fitted with two lateral handles, it is supported by four feet with runners. The domed lid with flat terrace is surmounted by a cylindrical frétel with pedestal. Icicles are featured under the base and on the rim of the lid. Height 16.8cm, weight 620gr.

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