An Italian Collecting Journey - Chapter II

An Italian silver coffee pot, by Vincenzo Belli, Rome, circa 1760

Alternate WarehouseRestricted Species

Estimate

2,000 - 3,000 EUR

Lot Details

Description

on a foot, with a fluted body, with a scrolling wood handle, the spout terminated by a bird’s head and attached with a faune’s head, the hinged cover with a fruit finial, marks on the rim and the cover: town, maker’s mark and assay’s scratch

Height. 30 cm (11 3/4 in); gross weight. 1425 gr. (45.81 oz.)

Please note that this lot includes endangered species, which will require a CITES permit for export. Please refer to the Guide for Buyers at Auction and Conditions of Business for Buyers for additional information.

Please note that this lot contains restricted materials. Replica Shoes 's is not able to assist buyers with the shipment of any lots containing restricted materials into the U.S.A. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service reserves the right to block any export or import to the United States. A buyer’s inability to export or import these lots, or a seizure by a government agency, cannot justify any delay in payment or the cancellation of the sale.

Wannenes Genoa, 18, November 2013, lot. 139.

Vincenzo Belli comes from a dynasty of Roman silversmith. He became master in 1741. For a similar coffee pot see Christie’s Milan, 10 December 2002, lot 444.

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