429 - RISLER Sterling silver chocolate pot with wooden handle

RISLER Sterling silver chocolate pot with wooden handle Paris, early 20th century Height x width x depth: 15 x 23 x 13 cm. Gross weight: 330 g An elegant silver (950/1000) chocolate pot, featuring a cylindrical body with a smooth, polished surface, embellished on the front with an engraved monogram of intertwined initials. The short, shaped pouring spout features an ornamental appliqué with foliage motifs, while the elongated, turned wooden side handle is attached to the body by a finely chased silver mount decorated in relief with foliage motifs.The slightly domed circular lid, bordered by a molded band, is embellished with a decorative foliate border and surmounted by a pinecone-shaped finial worked in relief. 950/1000 silver, bearing French silver assay marks in use in Paris from 1838 onward, along with the silversmith’s mark of RISLER. Item condition rating: **** good. The lot is in good condition, showing normal wear and defects consistent with its age and use over time.