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Coffeepot
Marked by: Edmund Pearce (first mark entered 1705)
English (London)
20th century, bearing marks for 1699–1700
Object Place: Europe, London, England
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
H. 23.5 cm x W. 23.5 cm x D. 10.7 cm (9 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 4 3/16 in.); Weight: 884.5 gm (28 oz 9 dwt)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour (1833-1914)
Accession Number33.90
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionThe body of the coffeepot is pear-shaped and formed of two pieces: a raised lower section with twelve faceted panels joined to a cylindrical upper section that is seamed. The domed foot is spun, with a molded rim. The curved faceted spout is cast in two pieces and seamed vertically. The wooden scrolled handle is attached to the body with two cylindrical sockets. It is broken across the middle and patched with a small silver square secured with nails. The raised domed cover is faceted and is surmounted by a round baluster finial. A hole once pierced near the finial has been patched.
Marks
On underside, maker's mark PE for Edmund Pearce (first mark entered 1705) (Grimwade 2169) (struck twice); date letter D; lion's head erased; Britannia.
InscriptionsEngraved onunderside of foot, "27=5".
Provenance1933, given anonymously to the MFA. (Accession Date: March 2, 1933)