George II Silver Coffee Pot

Partially struck sponsor's mark, London (1741) hallmarks, ebonized handle.

9.25 in.

29.05 troy oz.

The sponsor's mark may be that of of Aymé Videau (active 1723-1775), a silversmith who was probably of Huguenot descent. Two examples of his work are in the collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

Numerous scattered dings; the finial has been re-attached and may be a later replacement; minor mis-shaping to foot; small "plug" to base.

$400 - 800