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Antique 12 Loth Silver Chocolate Pot
W. Lameyer, Hanover
(c1850)
 
 
W Lameyer 12 Loth Silver Chocolate Pot 
 

This exceptional pear-shaped silver chocolate pot was made in Hanover, Germany around 1850.  It has an acorn finial, a sideways opening lid and an unusual ehgraved crest which features a kangaroo, Neptune and a diving helmet which suggests that it is in some way connected to Kangaroo Island in Australia which was sellted by a large German contingent during the first half of the 19th century.

WILHELM LAMEYER, born August 18th 1808 in Twistringen. Master silversmith in 1837. In 1839-1844 worked as partner of G.J. FR. Knauer in Hanover. After 1844 running his own workshop. From 1872 with son, Carl Lameyer (1847-1923), under the name W. Lameyer & Sohn.

 
 
Specifics:
 
Dimensions

8.5 inches in length
9 inches in height
6 inches in width
Weight 470 grams
Metal purity 12 Loth silver (750/1000)
The handle has ivory insulators
Signed

12 Loth   W LAMEYER
 
 
 
 
 
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