Two Sterling Chocolate Pots, with wooden handles, the taller marked Sterling and Shreve, Crump and Low, #56; the shorter English, possibly by Harrison and Hipwood, Taller- H.- 5 3/4 in., W.- 4 in., D.- 6 3/4 in. Wt. with handles-14.01 Troy Oz. Provenance: The Estate of noted Antiquarian Merrit M. Shilg (1908-1978), Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

These are charming examples with very minimal signs of wear. Curved Spout Example: Hinge is very strong. There are no dents, abnormal scratches, or loose elements. There are normal, small signs of use and age like light surface scratches. Straight Spout Example: Hinge is a bit looser but intact. There are some dents where the handle is attached to the silver, and the handle has a bit of give. There are small dents in the knob on the lid, as well as a minor dent in the center of the back. ________________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.