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Chocolate pot
Maria Regnier (American (born in Hungary), 1901–1994)
1936–50
Object Place: possibly Savannah, Georgia
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
H. 9 1/2 in. w. 5 7/8 in; Diameter 2 7/8 in.
Credit Line
The John Axelrod Collection
Accession Number2014.1267a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
DescriptionSeamed, cylindrical vessel has handle formed of two rings attached at right angles to spout. Flat lid is friction-fitted to vessel. Monogram is formed of pierced letters within a circle that also serves as finial.
Marks
On base, marked "STERLING," below which is maker's mark "MR" within a rectangle.
InscriptionsThe art deco monogram "ADG," formed as pierced letters with a circle, serves as the finial.
ProvenanceBy 1986, owned by Historical Design (gallery) New York, New York; May 30, 1986, sold by Historical Design to John Axelrod, Boston, Massachusetts; 2008, promised gift of John Axelrod to the Museum; 2014, gift of Axelrod to the MFA. (Accession date: October 29, 2014)