A George III sterling silver coffee pot, London 1795 by John Schofield (reg. 13th Jan 1778)

of baluster form with moulded rim upon a collet foot, the plain spout opposite an ebonised loop handle with leaf junctions, leading to a hinged gently domed lid surmounted by a ball finial. Engraved to the side with a crest of a demi-lion rampant holding a sword in the dexter paw. Fully marked underneath and part-marked to lid flange, and with scratch weight 20:3.

Height – 24.5 cm / 9.5 inches

Weight – 652 grams / 20.96 ozt

Andrew Milne Collection