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Coffeepot

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1849

GUSN

GUSN-35175

Description

Cylindrical pewter coffeepot that flares slightly at base. Domed, hinged lid with flower knop. S-shaped spout; black s-shaped handle and triple fillet around center of body.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"SMITH & CO / 3" (inside a semi-circular banner)

Maker

Smith & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, Massachusetts

Dimensions

7 1/2 x 8 1/2 (HxW), 5 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift from Mrs. A.S. Pear

Accession Number

1932.2104

Places

Massachusetts (United States)
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

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