TWO SILVER POTS

Persia (Iran) 19th / 20th century
Two silver pots for coffee and tea, one pear-shaped and the other spherical, with long narrow spouts of slightly zoomorphic form, S-shaped handles (one inlaid with horn), and removable lids. Fully decorated with meticulous chased ornamentation featuring diverse ornamental, floral, animal motifs, and figural scenes in cartouches. Ag approx. 750–800/1000. Total (gross) weight: 977 g; height: 17.5 cm and 11 cm. Unmarked. Accompanied by a certificate from the State Assay Office for Precious Metals, Brno, no. 1476, dated June 21, 1962. Condition B.