Tea and Coffee Set

Designed by: Archibald Knox (English, 1864–1933)
Manufactured by: Solkets
Retailed by: Liberty & Co. (English, founded 1875)

English (London)

about 1903

Object Place: Europe, London, England

Medium/Technique Pewter and raffia

Dimensions 22.2 x 15.2 x 8.8 cm (8 3/4 x 6 x 3 7/16 in.)

Credit Line Helen and Alice Colburn Fund

Accession Number1989.153

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsEurope

ClassificationsPewter

DescriptionPewter. Tea service consisting of tray, tea pot, sugar bowl, coffee pot, and cream jug finished with a hammered surface. the vessels rest on blade-like feet; interlade foliate ornament surrounds the handles on each. Rattan handle on coffee and tea pot. M

ProvenancePurchased by the MFA, Boston from Kurland-Zabar, New York, in April, 1989 (Accession Date: May 22, 1989)