Coffee Pot with Hinged Cover
photograph
Caption
J. E. Caldwell & Co. (founded 1839). Coffee Pot with Hinged Cover, ca. 1875. Sterling silver, ivory, Other (Height): 11 11/16 in. (29.7 cm) Other (Diameter of Base): 5 in. (12.7 cm) Other (Diameter of Top): 4 in. (10.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 75.164.2. (Photo: photograph)
Maker
Title
Coffee Pot with Hinged Cover
Date
ca. 1875
Medium
Sterling silver, ivory
Classification
Dimensions
Other (Height): 11 11/16 in. (29.7 cm) Other (Diameter of Base): 5 in. (12.7 cm) Other (Diameter of Top): 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Signatures
no signature
Inscriptions
Engraved monogram on side within lozenge: "M.A.C."
Markings
On bottom, stamped in oval: "J.E.CALDWELL & Co. / ENGLISH STERLING" surrounding "PHILADELPHIA / 197" Under mask on handle: small hieroglyph of standing bird inside an oval.
Credit Line
H. Randolph Lever Fund
Accession Number
75.164.2
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