MILAN CIRCA 1820, MAKER'S MARK POSSIBLY THAT OF GAETANO AND FIGLIO CROCE
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An Italian silver coffee-pot
Milan circa 1820, maker's mark possibly that of Gaetano and Figlio Croce
Vase-shaped, on circular spreading base with water-leaf rim, rising to a gadrooned band, the plain body with horse head spout chased with classical male mask and foliage, the shoulder with corded tie band, the neck with scalework band, the cover with acanthus bud finial, the wood handle terminating in foliage and a serpent, marked on foot and neck
37 cm. (14.1/2 in.) high
gross 1,140 gr. (36 oz.)
Milan circa 1820, maker's mark possibly that of Gaetano and Figlio Croce
Vase-shaped, on circular spreading base with water-leaf rim, rising to a gadrooned band, the plain body with horse head spout chased with classical male mask and foliage, the shoulder with corded tie band, the neck with scalework band, the cover with acanthus bud finial, the wood handle terminating in foliage and a serpent, marked on foot and neck
37 cm. (14.1/2 in.) high
gross 1,140 gr. (36 oz.)