Collection Highlights
Fire engine condenser case
1830-1840
1937.1631
Wood, paint, gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coffeepot and cover
Object name
Coffeepot and cover
Date
1790-1830
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 11 1/4 x 9 x 6 in. ( 28.6 x 22.9 x 15.2 cm )
Description
Molded creamware baluster shaped coffee pot with rounded strap handle and long S-shaped spout; domed cover with pointed finial; exterior of main body covered with a uniform caramel-brown which has incised horizontal bands cut away to reveal white body beneath, also with 3 square diaper bands highlighted in black.
Object Number
INV.12630ab
Marks
china pencil: on base: "E F A / (illeg.)"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
