IRISH GEORGE II COFFEE POT WITH CARVED EBONIZED TREEN HANDLE,Made Dublin, date maker's punch marks illegible. Elongated pyriform vesses rests on circular pedestal. Hinged coffee pot having an acorn finial, extensive botanical repousse work to body; cartouche to both sides having armorial within shell cartouche, one inscribed "Vertis auro pre ferenda." - 10" tall. 31.4 ounces including handle. Estimate $800-1,200
PROVENANCE: Gift to Homewood Museum from the Estate of Muriel and J. R. Herbert Boone, Baltimore, MD
Proceeds from the sale will be used for acquisition or direct care of collections at Homewood Museum, Baltimore, MD.
Very minor dents to body associated with age and use. Please refer to photos for documention of condition and marks to this piece.
