Samuel Kirk (American, 1793–1872). <em>Hot Water Pot</em>, ca. 1843. Silver, bone, 7 5/8 x 10 1/2 x 6 7/8 in. (19.4 x 26.7 x 17.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richman Proskauer, 44.60.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 44.60.1_44.60.2_44.60.3_44.60.4_44.60.5_acetate_bw.jpg)

Hot Water Pot

Artist:Samuel Kirk

Medium: Silver, bone

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:ca. 1843

Dimensions: 7 5/8 x 10 1/2 x 6 7/8 in. (19.4 x 26.7 x 17.5 cm)

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Accession Number: 44.60.1

Image: 44.60.1_44.60.2_44.60.3_44.60.4_44.60.5_acetate_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Hot water pot, silver and bone, with elaborate repoussé decorations; part of a 5-piece tea and coffee service. Squat spherical body raised on round, slightly domed pedestal; round, flat hinged lid at top with molded flower finial; curving spout; opposing, squared handle that rises high above pot, two bone rings near collars of handle. Repoussé decorations: body covered with naturalistic landscape scene with trees, flowers, butterflies; a bridge over a stream, several different tower-like structures; lid covered with flowers and leaves; spout covered with large leaf and palmette forms; handle covered with flowers and has ram's head at upper, outside corner; beaded and foliate bands around base of pedestal.

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