Cocqueteau : 19th Century French Solid Silver Coffee Pot, Reims, Châlons Sur Marne, C. 1775
Artist: Jean-baptiste Ier Cocqueteau
An extremely rare Louis XV period solid silver pot from Châlons-sur-Marne, resting on three "sabot" feet. The pear-shaped body is engraved with a monogram (see photo). It has its original blackened wood side handle and a spinning-top-shaped lid finial. It bears the charge mark (RS monogram) and discharge mark (pistol grip), the hallmark of the town hall for Châlons-sur-Marne c.1775 (date letter "V" surmounted by the town's coat of arms), and the hallmark attributed to the master silversmith Jean-Baptiste I Cocqueteau, admitted in 1741. This extremely rare pot is in very good condition, with only minor scratches from use. For the discerning collector...
Height : 16.8 cm
Weight of Pot : 367.2 grams
Height : 16.8 cm
Weight of Pot : 367.2 grams
990 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Sterling silver
Reference (ID): 1678284
Availability: In stock
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