MAKER'S MARK OF JOHN PERO, LONDON, 1740
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A GEORGE II SILVER COFFEE POT
Maker's mark of John Pero, London, 1740
Tapering cylindrical with tucked-in base, on short molded foot, the borders flat-chased with broad bands of diaperwork, rocaille, scalework, shell and foliate scrolls, engraved with crest enclosed by foliate surround, with wood multi-scroll handle, leaf capped fluted scroll spout, the hinged raised, part flat-chased cover, topped by low baluster finial--9in. (22.9cm.) high, gross weight 29oz.
Maker's mark of John Pero, London, 1740
Tapering cylindrical with tucked-in base, on short molded foot, the borders flat-chased with broad bands of diaperwork, rocaille, scalework, shell and foliate scrolls, engraved with crest enclosed by foliate surround, with wood multi-scroll handle, leaf capped fluted scroll spout, the hinged raised, part flat-chased cover, topped by low baluster finial--9in. (22.9cm.) high, gross weight 29oz.