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Coffeepot

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1850

GUSN

GUSN-225038

Description

Tall, pear-shaped pewter coffeepot with ribbed body on stepped foot. Scrolling handle with thumb rest. S-shaped spout. Domed, hinged lid with knop.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coffeepots
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
tin alloy
Coffeepot

Inscription

"RICHARDSON" (inside rectangle)

Additional Identification Number

A1949

Maker

Richardson, George (Pewterer)

Location of Origin

Boston, Massachusetts; Cranston, Rhode Island

Dimensions

11 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 4 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2009.59.1

Places

Massachusetts (United States)
Rhode Island (United States)
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)
Cranston (Providence county, Rhode Island)

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