Copper coffee pot with a round base with a fluted edge, and engraved lines and chevrons. The base narrows and then widens to form a body which is large and bulbous. The body is decorated with engraved lines and engraved patterns of shells and swirls. The neck is hourglass shaped and repeats the line and chevron pattern of the base. The handle is engraved and hinged to the lid. The spout is curved and is split at the end.
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