Sterling Holloware: Coffee Pots

French Etruscan Revival 950 silver coffeepot. Made by Jean Nicolas Boulanger in Paris. Baluster with hinged and raised cover, ebonized wood side handle, “fish mouth” spout, and 3 hoof supports. Chased laurel wreaths and leaf swags at bottom, and fruiting grapevines at top. On front a horned and bearded satyr’s head. Cover has leaf-and-dart and imbricated leaf borders as well as beaded swags. Old-fashioned gracefulness with up-to-date, nouveau régime Classical vocabulary.

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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

Art Deco sterling silver coffeepot in desirable Hampton. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectilinear body with concave corners, faceted s-spout, scroll-bracket handle, and hinged and domed cover with finial. A great piece in the enduringly popular pattern. Fully marked including pattern no. 18389, director’s letter M (1947-56), and volume (2 1/2 pints). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 8 3/4 x W 9 1/4 x D 4 in. Weight: 26.5 troy ounces. #BQ889

Modern Georgian sterling silver coffeepot. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Faceted and upward tapering sides. S-scroll spout same as is domed and hinged cover same with stained-wood ball finial. Capped s-scroll handle in stained wood. Molded base rim. Full marked including maker’s (Schroth) and retailer’s stamps, and phrase “Hand Made”. Schroth was a New Jersey maker and retailer established in 1965. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 11 x W 9 3/4 x D 4 1/2 in. Gross weight: 28 troy... Click for details

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

Exotic sterling silver Turkish coffeepot. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1881. Flat ovoid body with lobed knop, tapering cylindrical neck with twisted fluting and scalloped rim, inset hinged domed cover, s-scroll handle, and vertical s-spout. Honeycomb hand hammering and chased dense and stylized leaves and flowers as well as Classical ornament including palmette cap on handle and stop fluting on spout. Interlaced script monogram engraved on foot underside. Uninhibited appropriation of a... Click for details

Mixed metal copper and silver Turkish coffeepot with Japonesque ornament. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1882.

Traditional copper vessel comprising ovoid body, s-scroll spout, c-scroll handle, cylindrical neck, and hinged onion-dome cover. Applied silver butterflies (one gilt), birds, fronds, and blossoming prunus branch. Tooled band with stylized leaves and flowers at neck base. Allover honeycomb hand hammering. Finish shades from brown to red. A striking synthesis of two modishly exotic... Click for details

Danish Modern sterling silver coffeepot. Made by Svend Toxvaerd in Copenhagen. Fluid baluster with vertical scrolled spout and stained-wood bracket handle. Tapering rim with incised band. Cover concave with tubular stained-wood finial. A wonderful piece from the Midcentury era. Hallmark includes New York retailer's stamp (H Nils). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 9 1/4 x W 8 x D 5 1/2 in. Gross weight: 19.3 troy ounces. #BM824