A George II sterling silver coffee pot, 1763 London, with maker's mark for William Cripps, of typical pear shape with spiral fluting to the lower body, repousse worked and chased with florals and scrolls in the rococo manner, having an elegant foliate spout, timber scroll handle and surmounted by a stepped dome lid with a pineapple finial; hallmarked to upper body. Silver weight 746gr. Height 27 cm