Circa 1840, Paris, mark of Jean Francois Veyrat (active 1832 - 1840), Minerva first standard mark, the domed hinged lid with knop finial over the pear-shaped body with short covered spout and downswept ebonized wood handle, on a stepped circular foot, 7.25'' H x 7'' W x 4.24'' D, gross weight: 14.5 oz troy approximately, est:$300/500

Condition: Overall good condition. General marks, scratches, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with age and use. A few scattered tiny dings. Some fading and rubbed wear to finish of handle, and a shallow .25'' long gouge to top of handle. Marked on lid, body and foot.