Coffee Pot on Stand with Spirit Burner
Artist
John Schofield
(English, active 1776 - 1796)
Date1785
MediumSilver and ivory
DimensionsA: 7 x 4 3/4 inches (17.78 x 12.07 cm)
B: 4 inches (10.16 cm)
B: 4 inches (10.16 cm)
Credit LineThe Folgers Coffee Silver Collection, Gift of The Procter & Gamble Company; Collected by Joseph S. Atha
Object numberF99-21/24 A-C
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DescriptionPlain straight-sided silver coffee pot; bead decoration on base; plain, straight tapering spout. Low domed cover with bead edge and turned finial. Double scroll ivory handle. The body of the pot is engraved with a double crest. The wire work stand is of bead decoration and supports a vase-shaped lamp with a removable cover and bead mount.
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