Antique Italian Coffee Pot


Date: Circa 1850

Maker: Raffaele Parascandolo

Country: Italy

Stock: 7186

Description

A handsome antique silver coffee pot with a plain baluster shape raised on a pedestal foot. The quality of this piece is excellent and the most imposing feature is the graceful curved spout in the form of a horse's head. Every attention has been paid to detail with broad decorative borders, applied mounts to the ends of the handle and base of the spout, and a large bird finial. Engraved on the base with an initial. Weight 950 grams, 30.5 troy ounces. Contains 1400 ml. Height 36 cms. Spread across spout and handle 23.5 cms. Marked with silver stamps for Naples silver grade 834. Makers mark RP for Raffaele Parascandolo. Circa 1850.


Biography

Raffaele Parascandolo

Condition

This rare antique coffee pot is in excellent condition with no damage or restoration. Both the lid and the base are marked with matching silver stamps which are clear and easy to read. Engraved initial to the top of the foot. Some wear to the varnish on the handle. Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.

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