coffee pot

Coffee pot, made mainly from copper, with a brass lid and some brass panels on the body and spout. The body has a rounded base and a narrower neck, with a spout at the top. The handle is curved and is attached to the lid at the top with a hinge. The lid is topped with a pointed finial, and the surface of the lid, spout and body are all decorated with engraved geometric patterns.

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