A George II silver coffee pot, George Hindmarsch, London, 1742

of fluted baluster form, on three claw-and-ball feet surmounted by lion masks, wood handle, engraved with later monogram

Mrs L.R. O'Sullivan, Sotheby's, London, 4 May 1961, lot 76, including an almost matching hot milk jug, David Willaume, London, 1737 (see lot 506 in this sale)
Acquired from How of Edinburgh, 12 June 1969.

Minor surface scratches commensurate with age, otherwise fine condition, clear hallmarks.
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