Description
Queen Victoria sterling silver coffee pot, John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater, London, 1891.
Tapered cylindrical body on a molded circular foot, the lower part is decorated with vertical grooves. The volute and foliate-motif lid is hinged and surmounted by a small knob. Spout with a carved leaf border.
Sterling silver hallmarked with 4 punches:
Manufacturer's logo: John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater
Lion passant: alloy mark. Guarantee control of the sterling 925/1000 grade
Leopard's head with crown: city of London
Date year letter: 1891
Dimensions: HxWxD: 22.5cm x 18.5cm x 9.5cm
Weight: Gross weight: 590gr
Provenance: Private collection
Condition: Slight signs of wear and superficial scratches. The four hallmarks are present on the side of the coffee pot. While the manufacturer's logo, the lion passant, the date year letter on the side of the lid.