A French silver hot water pot, second half 19th century, Minerva 1 standard, by Lavallee Orfevre, Paris, the baluster pot with a bud and leaf finial, a plain spout and wooden handle with vegetal scroll mounts, applied medallions with initials to the body; hallmarked to lid, upper body and foot, maker and retailer's stamp underside, total weight 276gr, height 16.5 cm