Sterling Holloware: Coffee Pots

French Art Deco 950 silver coffeepot, ca 1930. Faceted cylinder on round and stepped foot. Covered “fish mouth” v-spout. Wood scroll-bracket handle. Cover hinged and raised with round and stepped finial; finial top has silver circle engraved with block monogram. Immensely stylish and fully serviceable. Marked with Minerva head, and Jean E. Puiforcat and Emile Puiforcat stamps. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 7 3/4 x W 8 x D 4 3/8 in. Gross weight: 26 troy ounces. #BT920

Large French Etruscan 950 silver coffeepot, ca 1820. Ovoid body with spool neck, side-hinged cover, and raised and round foot. Upright S-spout with ram’s head mouth, and low relief leaves and gadroons. Leaf-and-dart borders. Cover has bud finial on scroll and flower mount. High-looping stained-wood handle with silver mounts: a ram’s head at top, a garlanded face at bottom. Robust Classicism. Fully marked including maker’s initials AL. Fine condition.

Overall dimensions: H 14 1/2 x W 10... Click for details

European silver coffeepot, ca 1850. Cylindrical with applied spout, domed shoulder, and stepped cover with stained-wood finial. Stained wood baluster side handle in silver mount with 3-letter pointille monogram. Applied scrolled spout. Reeded base. Marked. Good condition with attractive period wear and rubbing. Nice patina.

Overall dimensions: H 7 3/4 x W 9 1/2 x D 6 in. Gross weight: 16.5 troy ounces. #BQ902

Midcentury Modern sterling silver coffee set. Made by Spratling in Taxco, Mexico. This set comprises coffeepot, creamer, and sugar.

Coffeepot: Gently upward tapering sides, straight diagonal spout, and hinged and domed cover with cabochon stained-wood finial. Side handle also stained wood. Creamer and sugar: Tapering base and inset top with stained-wood “boomerang” handles.

Fully marked with maker’s stamp (ca 1964-7) and no. 30 eagle stamp, which was in use by maker until early 1966.... Click for details