Caption

Coffee pot by Barnard, Edward & Sons Ltd London; goldsmiths; fl. ca. 1680–, and Clark, Alfred Ltd London; goldsmiths and sellers; fl. 1898–1934. Conical coffee pot with hinged lid, slightly arched and flattened at the top, topped with a wooden handle made; spout in the form of a short spout; on the axis two sleeves for attaching a wooden handle added contemporarily. Engraved monogram tied HH under a ducal mitre, dated 1890/1891. Silver vessel, England, London. Height 17.3 cm; width 11 cm; depth 8.4 cm; weight 627 g., A tall metallic pitcher with a hinged oval lid open at the top, showing a rounded interior surface and a small fastening knob; the pitcher has a narrow spout formed by the tapering front and a scalloped rim with a few curved grooves, and it stands on a round base with subtle concentric ridges; the finish of the object is reflective silver with areas of darker patina and light scuff marks, set against a smooth light gray to off-white background that creates a faint mirrored reflection beneath the base.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A08_070

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Keywords

Coffee pot Barnard Edward & Sons Ltd London goldsmiths fl ca 1680– Clark Alfred Ltd London sellers 1898–1934 Conical coffee pot hinged lid slightly arched flattened top topped wooden handle spout form short spout axis two sleeves attaching added contemporarily Engraved monogram tied HH under ducal mitre dated 1890 1891 Silver vessel England London Height 17.3 cm width 11 cm depth 8.4 cm weight 627 g tall metallic pitcher hinged oval lid open showing rounded interior surface small fastening knob pitcher narrow spout formed tapering front scalloped rim curved grooves stands round base subtle concentric ridges finish object reflective silver areas darker patina light scuff marks set smooth light gray off-white background creates faint mirrored reflection beneath base.