Coffee pot

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Creator (Role):

    Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

    Thomas Charles Fletcher (Design inspiration)

  • Place of Origin:

    Providence, Rhode Island, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1906-1906

  • Materials:

    Silver; Ivory (elephant)

  • Techniques:

    Spun, Cast, Engraved

  • Museum Object Number:

    2014.0017.002


  • Complete Details



Object Number

2014.0017.002

Object Name

Coffee pot

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Mrs. Freida Herrschoff

Creator (Role)

Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)
The Gorham Manufacturing Corporation had several different names during its history.

Thomas Charles Fletcher (Design inspiration)
April 3, 1787-November 14, 1866

Place of Origin

Providence, Rhode Island, United States, North America

Origin Notes

Probably made in Providence, Rhode Island or possibly designed and made in New York City.

Date

1906-1906

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Underside; Three hallmarks of lion, anchor, "G", stamped
2. Mark; Underside; "STERLING" stamped incuse
3. Mark; Underside; "1078" in a rectangle and "A" stamped
4. Mark; Underside; Key symbol, stamped incuse
5. Mark; Underside; "5 1/2 PINTS." stamped incuse
6. Inscription; Body, proper right side; Interlaced script initials: "EDLH", engraved

Materials

Silver; Ivory (elephant)

Techniques

Spun, Cast, Engraved

Dimensions (inches)

12.5 (H) , 12.5 (W) , 5.25 (Diam) , 56.2 (Weight)

Dimensions (centimeters)

31.75 (H) , 31.75 (W) , 13.335 (Diam) , 1592 (Weight)

Measurement Notes

Diameter is of base. Weight is 3 lbs. 8.125 ounces AVP.

Object Description

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