CHOCOLATIERE tripod in plain silver, the feet... Lot 13

CHOCOLATIERE tripod in plain silver, the feet skates with attachments shell, the covered pourer underlined by a rocaille clasp. The lid is hinged and has a thumb rest. The handle in turned wood. Province, late 18th century Height : 26 cm Gross weight : 940 g (Later transformation into a chocolate pot, restorations) [Condition Carried forward: restoration to the thumb rest and dent in the lid, very slight dents to the body along the pourer, repolished. Transformation of the lid: the lid re-drilled and addition of a swivel disc grip to transform the coffee pot into a chocolate pot] Provenance | Antiboise Collection