Silver, wrought and cast, carved wooden handle
Augsburg, circa 1725-1729
Hallmarked with the Augsburg pine cone (1725-1729), the maker's mark ‘IKE’ and the zigzag scrape mark ‘Tremolierstrich’
Pear-shaped body, hinged lid with massive octagonal knob, spout with hinged lid
Carved handle with voluted end and acanthus thumb rest
Overall height, including the lid: 23 cm
Weight: circa 532 grams
Good, restored condition
Classical Baroque chocolate or coffee pot from Augsburg

This beautifully shaped silver pot was manufactured around 1725-1729 in Augsburg and is used for serving coffee or chocolate. The pot stands out with its elegant body and the carved wooden handle. The pear-shaped body is gadrooned and fitted with an arched and wrought hinged lid and an octagonal knob. The spout is equipped with a hinged lid as well. The curved wooden handle has an ornamental acanthus thumb rest with a voluted end.

The pot bears the Augsburg pine cone (1725-1729), the maker's mark ‘IKE’ and the zig zag scrape mark ‘Tremolierstrich’ to the underside. It is in good condition, showing a dent at the wall and two restored breaking points to the handle. The overall height, including the lid, is 23 cm. Weight: circa 532 grams. (cko)

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