Silver Coffee Pot Perugia 1780, Griffin, Star And Bourbon Di Sorbello

Important silver coffee pot, Perugia, circa 1780, Neoclassical/Louis XVI period.Hallmarked with the griffin of Perugia and a star, the silversmith’s mark (attributable to an 18th-century Perugian silversmith family).A fine example of late 18th-century Italian silver, distinguished by its exceptionally refined chasing throughout. The elegantly shaped body stands on a moulded circular base and features a delicately fluted lower section.The central band is decorated with a precisely engraved Neoclassical Greek key frieze, a hallmark of the Louis XVI style. Beneath it, a finely chased garland frames an impressive classical mascaron in relief, rendered with strong sculptural presence and expressive detail.A particularly striking feature is the spout formed as a leopard head, an archaeological-inspired motif typical of late 18th-century Neoclassical design. The domed lid, topped with a turned finial, harmoniously echoes the decorative vocabulary of the body.On the reverse, behind the handle, is engraved the coat of arms of the Marchesi Bourbon di Sorbello, a distinguished noble family associated with Perugia, influential during the period under Papal rule.A historically significant and highly collectible piece, combining fine silversmithing, heraldic prestige and regional importance.