George II, coffee pots, set of two
George II
coffee pots, set of two
1763-80
sterling silver, wood
12.25 h × 8.25 w × 4.5 d in (31 × 21 × 11 cm)
Taller example with pineapple finial and maker's mark 'IS', 1780. Marked to body and cover and inscribed 'The Gift of the Mayor and Corporation of Boston to Tho.s. Waite 1781' with monogram 'TW' to other side.
Shorter example with engraved coat-of-arms by Louis Black, 1763. Marked to underside, cover, and monogrammed to underside 'ER/RR'.
59.2 ozt (gross weight).
Condition Report: Overall very good condition. Very fine engraving to 1780 example. 1763 example has been lacquered and has a later coat-of-arms.
Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and/or independent consultants and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (609) 397-9374 or e-mail condition@ragoarts.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
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George II
coffee pots, set of two
1763-80
sterling silver, wood
12.25 h × 8.25 w × 4.5 d in (31 × 21 × 11 cm)
Taller example with pineapple finial and maker's mark 'IS', 1780. Marked to body and cover and inscribed 'The Gift of the Mayor and Corporation of Boston to Tho.s. Waite 1781' with monogram 'TW' to other side.
Shorter example with engraved coat-of-arms by Louis Black, 1763. Marked to underside, cover, and monogrammed to underside 'ER/RR'.
59.2 ozt (gross weight).
Condition Report: Overall very good condition. Very fine engraving to 1780 example. 1763 example has been lacquered and has a later coat-of-arms.
Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and/or independent consultants and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (609) 397-9374 or e-mail condition@ragoarts.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.