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LILLE 1760-61 Silver coffee pot of the period...

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LILLE 1760-61 Silver coffee pot of the period resting on three feet with scrolls. The body is formed of four flat sides alternated with four sides with a doucine repincée towards the interior. The straight ribs go up on the lid to the fretel in the shape of a seed. Spout topped by a removable valve. Lateral handle in turned wood most probably in ebony. Well punched piece (each foot, handle attachment, spout, body and lid) with : -Punches of mark for LILLE (crowned flower of lily) -Punches of jurande (big and small works) for LILLE 1760-61 -Hallmarks of the master goldsmith: Pierre-Joseph PONTUS, received in 1746 Height : 26,5 cm. Gross weight : 949,8 grams