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Coffeepot with Lid, from 4-Piece Coffee Set

Michael Jerry

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Michael Jerry (American, 20th century). Coffeepot with Lid, from 4-Piece Coffee Set, ca. 1959. Pewter, cane, 12 3/16 x 5 1/4 x 2 7/16 in. (31.0 x 13.3 x 6.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Modernism Benefit Fund, 1993.158.1a-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Coffeepot with Lid, from 4-Piece Coffee Set

Date

ca. 1959

Medium

Pewter, cane

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

12 3/16 x 5 1/4 x 2 7/16 in. (31.0 x 13.3 x 6.2 cm)

Markings

On underside of pot: stamped "PEWTER / MJ [J backwards]" and incised "59"

Credit Line

Modernism Benefit Fund

Accession Number

1993.158.1a-b

Frequent Art Questions

  • What is this?

    That is a 4-piece coffee set from circa 1959 designed by Michael Jerry.
    What is it made of?
    The metal is pewter, once very popular for dishes, and the handles are a material called cane.

  • Who is the designer of these pieces?

    This coffee set was made by Michael Jerry in approximately 1959. The set is made of pewter and possesses the smooth, undecorated forms so popular in mid-century design.
    Thanks!

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Michael Jerry

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