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Caption

Samuel Kirk (American, 1793–1872). Coffee Pot, ca. 1843. Silver, bone, 12 1/2 x 10 3/4 x 6 in. (31.8 x 27.3 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richman Proskauer, 44.60.5. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Coffee Pot

Date

ca. 1843

Medium

Silver, bone

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

12 1/2 x 10 3/4 x 6 in. (31.8 x 27.3 x 15.2 cm)

Inscriptions

Monogram incised in plain register in center of pot, on side with woman carrying basket on her head: Gothic "P"

Markings

Stamped on bottom: "S. KIRK / S.K 11.OZ / [assayer's mark] F"

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richman Proskauer

Accession Number

44.60.5

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