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Coffee Pot
Marked by: Paul Crespin (1694–1770)
English (London)
1736–37
Medium/Technique
Silver (sterling standard), fruitwood
Dimensions
Overall: 21 x 20.2 x 10.8 cm (8 1/4 x 7 15/16 x 4 1/4 in.)
Gross weight: 30 oz 14 dwt (957g)
Gross weight: 30 oz 14 dwt (957g)
Credit Line
Gift of Alan and Simone Hartman and Harriet J. Bradbury Fund
Accession Number2001.95
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionTapering cylindrical body on spreading foot, chased above and below with bands of foliate scrolls and rococo ornament enclosing diaperwork. Spout with bird's head. Wood scroll handle with sockets formed of cast naturalistic scrolls. Hinged domed cover with similar chasing and a baluster finial. Engraved on one side with an oval rocaille and foliate scroll cartouche enclosing a (possibly later) crest.
Marks
Struck under base with hallmarks (leopard's head, lion passant, date letter for 1736-7) and with maker's mark of Paul Crespin, the cover struck with lion passant.
ProvenanceSpink & Son Ltd, London; By 1996, most probably sold by Spink & Son to Alan and Simone Hartman, New York, NY; 2001, gift of Alan and Simone Hartman. (Accession date: February 21, 2001)