An 18th Century German Silver Chocolate Pot

With Hamburg city mark, unidentified maker's mark, with floral and foliate decoration in the Rococo style, the domed cover with removable cast floriform finial, armorial engraving to one side, the underside engraved with two monograms and the date "1770," carved ebony handle.

10 1/4 in.

24.975 troy oz.

From the Collection of the late Zirkle James Estes, Jr., Charlottesville, Virginia

Handle may be a replacement; some wear to chasing.