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A George II silver coffee pot, William Cripps, London, 1748
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver, Ivory
- 29cm., 11 1/2 in. high
on shaped circular foot cast with a coffee spray (earth), phoenix (fire), and bulrushes (water), the richly chased rococo body decorated with flies (air) hovering over fruit, and other motifs, engraved on either side with a coat-of-arms, similar hinged cover, cherub finial, ivory handle, scratch weight '33 6'
Provenance
John Rodney Pollexfen Bastard of Kitley, Yealmpton, Devon, sold Christie's, London, 27 March 1968, lot 176. Included in this sale were the following items bearing the same coat-of-arms: a pair of salvers, William Cripps, London, 1748 (lot 172) and a two-handled cup and covers, Thomas Heming, London, 1750 (lot 175).
Condition
Good clear marks to upper rim of body within rocaille decoration. The cover part marked inside. The underside stamped once to centre with makers marks only. Very good gauge. The ivory handle with various hairlines and striations, the lower pin does not currently fit all the way through. One side of the body with significant silver solder repair to upper scrolling cartouche around the coat of arms. Otherwise the casting is crisp and in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."