"Solid Silver Coffee Pot 18th Century 1795-1797 Paris 1st Title Goldsmith: J.b. Potot"
Solid silver jug of ovoid shape decorated with friezes of water leaves and pearls. Zoomorphic spout (wolf-dog), blackened pear wood handle, tripod feet with foliate appliqués, side-hinged lid. The body bears the coat of arms of a Baron of the Empire, Peer of France, Knight of the Legion of Honor, Knight of the Iron Crown, Knight of the Royal Order of the Two Sicilies. Dimensions: height: 29.4 cm Gross weight: 889 g. Material: 1st title silver Hallmark: Unofficial hallmark used by the Association of Goldsmiths (1795-1797) Paris, 1st Title Goldsmith: JEAN-BAPTISTE POTOT. Origin: France, Paris. Please note: old restoration at the cove.