-Jacob Marsh 1766 London Coffee Pot In .925 Sterling Silver And Carved Wood

Coffee hot water pot designed in London by Jacob Marsh.

Very rare and important coffee and hot water pot of baluster form on circular spreading foot, created in the city of London in England by the silversmith Jacob Marsh. This beautiful and elegant piece has been crafted during the very early reigning period of the king George III (1760-1801), back in the 1766-67. It was carefully made in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with embossed fluted patterns. It is fitted with a curved turned handle carved in wood and a hinged lid crowned by an elaborated pine finial. This is a rare example of Georgian silver and is fully hallmarked underneath.

City: London, England.

Style: Georgian, King George III.

Year: 1766-1767

Materials: Sterling silver .925/.999 and carved wood

Weight: 886.45 Grams, (568.24 Dwt).

Measurements: 281 mm by 216 mm x 116 mm (11.05 x 8.5 x 4.55 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stamped with British Crown marks; the rampant lion mark for the city of London. the maker's mark IM with and asterisk associated to Jacob Marsh, the mark for the assay of the .925 silver and the gothic letter L for the year of production 1766-1767. In addition with several inventories numbers marks.

Jacob Marsh

Jacob Marsh, was the apprenticed to the illustrious silversmith William Lukin in 1726, then turned over to Gabriel Sleath in 1731 and free in 1741. He entered his mark as large worker in 1744. He was one of the leading silversmiths of the Georgian period based in London.

Condition: The overall condition of this coffee pot is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. All parts are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: D010524RENH/25.57