| Accession # |
1993.158.1a-b |
|
Maker |
Michael Jerry
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| Title |
Coffeepot with Lid, from 4-Piece Coffee Set |
| Date |
ca. 1959 |
| Medium |
Pewter, cane |
| Dimensions |
12 3/16 x 5 1/4 x 2 7/16 in. (31.0 x 13.3 x 6.2 cm) |
| Marks |
On underside of pot: stamped "PEWTER / MJ [J backwards]" and incised "59" |
| Credit Line |
Modernism Benefit Fund |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 20, Shelf L (Pewter)
|
| Description |
Pewter coffee pot (a) and lid (b), with caning. Tall, narrow cylindrical body has continuous U-shaped spout that runs down almost the entire height of the pot; opposing band handle with squared corners, grip is wrapped in caning strips which are woven on facing side. Flat circular lid fits snugly into mouth of pot.
Condition: Good; light scratches overall and some spotting; caning is loose in some places.
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