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Coffeepot
English (London)
1751–52
Object Place: Europe, London, England
Medium/Technique
Silver, wood
Dimensions
H. 27.2 cm (10 11/16 in.); x 25.4 cm (10 in.); Diam of foot: 12.3 cm (4 13/16 in.); Weight: 1, 267.3 gm (40 oz 15 dwt)
Credit Line
Gift in the name of Jane Bethune Craig Hawkins, wife of General John P. Hawkins
Accession Number13.2857
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionThe pear-shaped body rests on a spreading circular foot. The body is formed of sheet silver, seamed vertically, with an inset base. The curved spout, cast in two pieces, has fluted, foliate scrolls at its base and an acanthus leaf at its tip. The ear-shaped wooden handle is mounted from the top by a cast scrolled socket with a foliate base and at the base with a fluted scroll. The hinged, stepped, domed cover is raised and fitted with a wire rim and bezel. It is surmounted by a cast baluster finial.
Marks
To right of handle, lion passant; maker's mark WS/WP (Grimwade 3335); date letter q; leopard's head crowned.
InscriptionsARMORIALS: engraved on one side, the arms of Faneuil ; engraved on other side, the crest of Faneuil.
INSCRIPTIONS: engraved on underside, "Peter Faneuil Born June 20 1700 HIS POT"
INSCRIPTIONS: engraved on underside, "Peter Faneuil Born June 20 1700 HIS POT"
ProvenanceAccording to tradition, Benjamin Faneuil (1702-1785); after his death, by descent to his daughter Mary Cutler who married George Bethune; by descent through Bethune family. 1913, gift in the name of Mrs. Jane Bethune Craig Hawkins, wife of General John P. Hawkins, to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 4, 1913)