An antique William Bateman London hallmarked sterling silver Georgian coffee pot, ca. 1797. A domed lid topped with a flame finial and beaded collar rim, above a baluster body engraved with a broad band of acanthus scrolls and floral medallions, fitted with a goose-neck spout and a curved wooden scroll handle with silver mounts. Raised on a spreading circular pedestal foot with engraved foliate border. Hallmarked on the body with maker's mark, lion passant, city mark, date letter 'b', and duty mark.13.25”H38 oz t.

Minor wear.