English hallmarked sterling silver William IV coffee pot…
click the photo to enlarge
English hallmarked sterling silver William IV coffee pot decorated with two bands of floral sprays of baluster form with a hinged lid, cast floral finial, an insulated handle. Both the handle & the spout decorated with anthemion leaf detail. London, 1837, maker J Wrangham & William Moulson condition good, minor age related wear, slightly uneven base. Height 27.5 cm. Weight 946g

You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.

Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item

When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

This item has been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.
  • Hallmarks - A mark stamped on articles of precious metals in Britain, since the 14th century, certifying their purity. It derives its name from the Guild Hall of the Goldsmiths' Company, who recieved its Charter in 1327 giving it the power to assay (test the purity) and mark articles of gold and silver.

    The hallmark will consist of several marks, including the:

    - silver standard mark, indicating the purity of the metal. Sterling silver is .925 pure silver.

    - the city mark indicating the city in which it was assayed eg London, Birmingham, York etc.

    - the date mark, usually a letter of the alphabet in a particular font and case,

    - a duty mark, indicating whether duty had been paid to the crown, and only in use from 1784 to 1890

    The piece may include an additional mark, the maker's mark, although not forming part of the hallmark, will be located in the vicinity of the hallmarks.

    Sometimes silver plated items will bear faux hallmarks, often confusing those not familiar with silver markings.
  • Sterling Silver - Sterling silver is a mixture of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% of another metal, usually copper. Fine silver is 99.9% pure silver, and is relatively soft and the addition of the very small amount of copper gives the metal enough strength and hardness to be worked into jewellery, decorative and household objects.
  • William Iv - William IV was King of the United Kingdom and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death in 1837, and in English furniture design it represented the brief period between the end of the Regency period, and the beginning of the Victorian period.
  • Finial - An architectural decoration, found on the upper parts of of an object. On furniture they are usually found on pediments, canopies and shelf supports. On smaller ceramic or silver items, such as spoons, they may decorate the top of the item itself, or the lid or cover where they provide a useful handle for removal.

    Finials have a variety of shapes and forms. They may be urn-shaped, baluster shaped round or spiral, but usually taper into an upper point. Many real life shapes may also be used as finials, such as pineapples, berries, pinecones, buds, lotus and acorns. Sometimes animals such as a lion are depicted, or fish and dolphins.
  • Anthemion -
    An anthemion is a classical decorative design element based on the acanthus flower that consists of a central circular or oval motif surrounded by radiating petals or leaves. It is often used as a border or frieze in architecture, furniture, and other decorative arts. The anthemion is derived from the palmette, a motif that was popular in ancient Greek and Roman art and architecture. It is often associated with the classical world and with Neoclassical style, and it is often used to add a sense of grandeur and formality to a design. The anthemion is also known as a honeysuckle or honeysuckle ornament. It continues to be used in a variety of contexts today, and it is often admired for its elegant and decorative qualities.

This item has been included into following indexes:

Visually similar items

Scottish hallmarked sterling silver George IV coffee pot having applied floral detail, standing on a single pedestal foot. Glasgow, 1825, maker Philip Grierson condition good, minor age related wear. Height 26.5 cm weight 926g

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

A George III silver coffee pot, Robert & Samuel Hennell / London / 1811, baluster, with fluted decoration to the domed lid and the lower body, wooden handle, total weight approximately 744gms, 23 cm high

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

A George III sterling silver baluster coffee pot by John Stamp, London 1781, 35 cm high, 825grams

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.

English hallmarked sterling silver George V teapot pressed with a scalloped edge, with a timber handle & finial. Birmingham, 1929, maker Synyer & Beddoes height 16.5 cm weight including handle & finial 582g

Sold by in for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.