Sterling silver, wood
England, 1795
Peter & Ann Bateman, London
Stamped with the sterling silver standard mark, the London city mark, the date letter ‘u’ (1795), the duty mark of George III and the maker’s mark of Peter & Ann Bateman on the underside of the base and on the lid edge
Oval basic form; high conical body with recessed stand
Finely engraved flowers and geometric patterns all round
Molded grooves along the edges, silver knob in the form of an urn on the lid, wooden ear handle
Engraved crest of the Bishop family with its banner ‘PRO DEO ET ECCLESIA’
Overall height, including the lid: 28.5 cm
Overall weight: circa 811 grams
Good condition
Elegant Empire coffee pot made by the silversmith family Bateman

Peter and Ann Bateman were members of a London silversmith family, who also worked with Ann's son William from 1800. Bateman silver works are today part of important museum collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The present coffee pot from 1795 strikes with its high and elegant shape. The encircling finely engraved flowers and geometric patterns are especially beautiful. As well, the engraved crest with a griffin and the banner ‘PRO DEO ET Ecclesia’ (for God and the church), referring to the pious owners, the Bishop family, are of particular note.

The coffee pot is in good overall condition, showing some small dents through use. The overall height, including the lid, is 28.5 cm, and the overall weight is about 811 grams.

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