A George II plain tapering cylindrical coffee-pot on moulded...

Estimate

£2,000 - £3,000

A George II plain tapering cylindrical coffee-pot on moulded foot, incurved at the base, with partly fluted curved spout, the domed cover with cone finial. The baluster form body with a scroll decorated cast spout and handle mountings. With hallmarks. Clearly hallmarked for London by the very Fine English maker Isaac Cookson of Newcastle.

The lid is marked with the maker’s mark and the lion passant. This is an excellent George II silver coffee pot of very high quality with no damage or repairs. Exceptionally good hinge and stands true on a flat surface. The hallmarks are well struck and very clear, and the whole piece is of wonderful colour and patina. Isaac Cookson (b. 1705, d. 1754), was born in Penrith and lived in Newcastle. He was one of the most notable silversmiths of the time.

9.5 in (H)

Condylis Collection.

Markings:
[1] Lion passant (English quality mark for sterling);
[2] Leopard head crowned (London assay office mark);
[3] E (Newcastle date letter for 1744);
[4] I C. Maker's mark for Isaac Cookson;
[5] Three castles (Mark for Newcastle-on-Tyne).