1763 Georgian English Sterling Coffee Pot

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An exceptional George III period sterling silver coffee pot with hinged lid and wooden handle, date mark for London, 1763. … Read more An exceptional George III period sterling silver coffee pot with hinged lid and wooden handle, date mark for London, 1763. Body of Baluster Form Engraved with family crest (depicting a hand holding a Fleur de Lis), Swan Neck Spout with Acanthus foliage, with very unusual turned designs supporting, domed lid with nicely detailed augur flame final. Apparently original wood handle with double carved c-scroll design. The whole standing on a circular plinth foot.
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By the 17th century, coffee was becoming popular across the continent and by the mid-17th century, there were over 300 coffee houses in London attract patrons including merchants, shippers, brokers and artists. Many businesses grew out of these specialized coffee houses. Lloyd’s of London, for example, came into existence at the Edward Lloyd’s Coffee House. Coffee and chocolate were established as part of social life by the end of the century and coffee pots can be found from the 1680’s onwards. Initially, these tall form pots (as averse to the squatter teapot shape) were used for both coffee and chocolate however we term chocolate pots to be those with either a removable finial or removable lid for inserting a swizzle stick. We also nominate some early side handled pots as chocolate pots. See less