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Coffeepot

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1875-1910

GUSN

GUSN-24772

Description

Pseudo-satsuma-type cream colored body w/ crackle glaze. Modified light-house form w/ circular foot, squared C-shaped handle, triangular spout, circular mouth. Domed cover w/ knop finial. Mounted pewter ring forming hinged cover. Transfer printed gilt diaper w/ Japanesque scenic reserves in iron red and green.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coffeepots
earthenware
transfer printing
Japonaiserie
Earthenware
Transfer Printed
Japonais
COFFEEPOT

Inscription

Impressed: ""Ashworth""

Associated Building

Coffin House (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Possibly George L. Ashworth & Bros. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Hanley, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

10.25 x 6.25 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Margaret E.C. Merriam in memory of her mother Elizabeth Low Coffin Colman

Accession Number

1985.114

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