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Hot water urn

Hot water urn
Object name 
Hot water urn
Date 
1875-1900
Medium 
Silver plate
Dimensions 
Overall: 12 1/8 x 9 1/4 x 10 in. ( 30.8 x 23.5 x 25.4 cm )
Description 
Cast silver-plate hot water urn on a stand with a burner; globular body on a splayed foot with punch work bell flowers and tear drops; applied, die-rolled foliate and wave band around the center of the body; applied architectural handle joints on each side of the body, rectangular joints topped with semi-pyramids and applied tapered bands below; cylindrical hinges for the hanging loop handles; cylindrical spigot applied to the lower front with cast flowers below the tap; octagonal beaded tap with two conical grips on either side and a low dome; athemion ca