Small coffee pot made from brass and copper. Engraving around upper mouth and on cover. A stamp can be seen on one side of the pot. Overall in good condition.
Dimensions
9.5 inches high and about 9 inches wide, handle to end of spout.
Acquired From:
Inherited
Hi Mary, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. This form of pot, with its exaggerated spout, is characteristic of many pots made for the export (tourist) trade in the Middle East, from the 19th-20th century; the patina may or may not be old but might be "antiqued" to give an impression of age. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A probably vintage Middle Eastern export brass and copper Dallah (coffee pot) mid 20th Century Of circular section with hinged cover with finial, curving spout, vasiform body impressed with an Arabic cypher in a pointed-oval medallion, with a single loop handle. 9 1/2 inches high; 9 inches across handle and spout CONDITION: with some use wear including aging to the patina and PROVENANCE: acquired in Tripoli, Libya in the 1960s-70s $125-175* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
