Coffeepot

Coffeepot

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Description
Raised, chased and repousse baluster-shaped coffeepot on flared pedestal base with domed and lobed, hinged lid topped by a cast acanthus-and-berry finial. Ribbing at neck conforms to lobes on lid; two reserves on body are formed by ogival arches, ruffled C-scrolls and flowers, one is engraved "C.E.O." in shaded gothic or Old English letters. Cast and applied scalloped rim, smooth on inside; beading at foot. High-loop S-curve handle with acanthus is pinned into ivory insulators and scrolled sockets. Body perforated at faceted S-curve spout with raised bead at middle and applied shell on top lip. Underside of convex bottom struck around centerpunch, "TIFFANY & C\o." and "550 BROADWAY.N-Y" encircling "G & W" stamped twice, "4838" and "5", all in incuse serif letters. From a six-piece coffee and tea service, DL*316497.0001-.0006.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coffeepot
date made
ca 1860
retailer
Tiffany & Co.
place made
United States: New York, New York City
place used
United States: New York, Staten Island
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
ivory (insulators material)
Measurements
overall: 10 7/8 in x 9 5/8 in x 6 1/8 in; 27.6225 cm x 24.4475 cm x 15.5575 cm
ID Number
DL.316497.0002
catalog number
316497.0002
accession number
316497
Credit Line
Gift of Blanche E. King
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Domestic Furnishings
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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