Sterling Silver Coffee Pot – George III – London 1776

Magnificent English sterling silver (925/1000) coffee pot, George III period.
Classic Georgian form: slender baluster body on a reinforced circular base, domed lid surmounted by a finial in the shape of a chased pine cone, elegant spout, and carved natural wood handle (original pear or fruitwood, warm and authentic patina, securely fastened with chased silver ferrules).
Late Rococo repoussé and chased decoration: friezes of blooming flowers (roses, peonies, sinuous foliage), scrolls, and central cartouches with engraved coats of arms (monogram or family crest in an oval cartouche surrounded by volutes and flowers – typical of custom orders from the English aristocracy).
Finely chased handle and spout with matching floral motifs.

Hallmarks:
Lion passant (925/1000 sterling silver),
crowned leopard's head (London assay office),
date letter "a" (cycle 1776-1777),
maker's mark: Robert Makepeace & Richard Carter (partnership or succession, mark registered in the 1770s).

Dimensions and weight:
Total height: 25.5 cm,
Diameter at base: 11 cm,
Weight: 874 g.

Condition:
Excellent for its age (over 245 years), no major dents or deformation, very crisp and detailed repoussé decoration (flowers and coat of arms well preserved), no visible repairs or soldering. A few minor scratches consistent with age. The handle is sound, without cracks. Note: A tiny dent on the lid where it rests against the top of the handle when the lid is rotated to open.