Lot Essay
A pair of coffee pots of the same and somewhat eccentric design, in two sizes, by Johann Georg Christoph Neuss, 1814, sold at Sotheby's, London, 22 May, 1969, lot 176.
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MARK OF JOHANN GEORG CHRISTOPH NEUSS, AUGSBURG, 1814, RETAILER'S MARK OF SEETHALER
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A GERMAN SILVER-GILT COFFEE POT
MARK OF JOHANN GEORG CHRISTOPH NEUSS, AUGSBURG, 1814, RETAILER'S MARK OF SEETHALER
Vase-shaped, on circular base, the foliate stem with three dolphins, the body with applied openwork band of swans and foliage, with seahorse spout, the cover with bud finial, and twisted ebony handle, marked on base and neck
12½ in. (30.5 cm.) high; 37 gr. (1158 gr.) gross weight
MARK OF JOHANN GEORG CHRISTOPH NEUSS, AUGSBURG, 1814, RETAILER'S MARK OF SEETHALER
Vase-shaped, on circular base, the foliate stem with three dolphins, the body with applied openwork band of swans and foliage, with seahorse spout, the cover with bud finial, and twisted ebony handle, marked on base and neck
12½ in. (30.5 cm.) high; 37 gr. (1158 gr.) gross weight