Gorham Medallion Sterling Silver Tea or Coffee Pot

marked "Sterling," 1870 date letter, model number 390, the shaped rim featuring three differing portrait medallions against a stippled ground and finely chased foliate design, the spout featuring a classical style portrait mask near body, the handle features a mask of Hercules with the Nemean lion, Greek key border to rim and knop above domed foot with engraving and chased lappet motif, the hinged cover featuring a finely cast model of a rampant lion holding a shield, period monogram "H" to body.
12.5 in.
38.165 troy oz.
From the Collection of the late Zirkle James Estes, Jr., Charlottesville, Virginia
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Light staining to original insulators; light scratching; overall in very good estate condition.