How of Edinburgh - 30th October 2007

Lot 338

A Queen Anne chocolate pot

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £7500

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Description

A Queen Anne chocolate pot, of plain tapering form, the detachable domed cover surmounted by a small hinged cover with knop finial, the swan-neck spout with a hinged flap, skirted foot and wood scroll handle at right angles to the spout, the engraved scroll cartouche centred by a lozenge-shaped armorial for Wightwick of Tunstall, County Stafford, maker Gabriel Sleath, London 1710, 10.25in (26cm) high, 27.75oz