A George III sterling silver coffee biggin on burner stand, London 1801 by John Wakelin and Robert Garrard (reg. 20th Oct 1792)

Of cylindrical form with domed top with gadrooned rim, the detachable lid with cavetto edge and gently domed centre surmounted by a reeded ball finial, the plain spout with drill pierced filter opposite a wooden handle. Engraved to the side with a coat of arms in a shield shaped cartouche with another arms on an escutcheon of pretence. The stand with three reeded legs and a gadrooned rim, the detachable burner engraved with a crest of upon a mount a wolf regardant erm, collared, the dexter paw resting upon an escutcheon. Traces of the same crest to lid. Fully marked to base and part-marked throughout. (3)

Height – 28 inches – 11 inches

Weight – 883 grams / 28.39 ozt

Andrew Milne Collection