A small French silver coffee pot, the bellied form having twin opposed and monogram engraved oval cartouche and further decorated with ribbon, swag and pendant motifs within beaded borders, the hinged lid with flower finial. Struck to various parts with the Minerva fineness mark in an octagonal punch, also impressed to base 'Lavallee, 19 Boult. Strasbourg, Paris'. Maximum height measuring 7 5/8 inches (19.5 cm), gross weight 12.66 ozt (393.8 grams).

The coffee pot displays general wear, tarnishing, surface marks and scratches. Some minor dints and bumps, especially noticeable to the lower body and a larger dent to handle. The ivory insulators, fixing pins and handle section are very loose and require attention. The hinges to the lid are also a little loose. Slight knock to foot rim. Some rubbing to Minerva marks but still all legible.