George IV sterling silver coffee pot, William Bateman I, London, 1823

Description George IV sterling silver coffee pot, William Bateman I, London, 1823 Shaped and elegantly curved body, with a circular stepped base decorated with grooves. Decoration with finely chiseled acanthus leaf motifs along the lower part of the body and the lid. Domed lid richly decorated with foliage. Slender and curved spout with ornamental details featuring volutes and foliage. Silver handle. Sterling silver marked with 5 hallmarks: Manufacturer's logo: William Bateman I Lion passant: alloy mark. Warranty control of the 925/1000 sterling title Leopard's head with crown: city of London Date letter year: 1823 Duty mark: King George IV head Dimensions: HxWxD 27.5cm x 22cm x 12cm Weight: 928gr Provenance: Private collection Conditions: Slight signs of wear and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present at the base of the coffee pot. The manufacturer's logo is on the side of the coffee pot. At the base of the lid: the manufacturer's logo, the lion passant, and the date letter year.