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Coffee Pot

1867 (made)
Artist/Maker
Christofle Et Cie (manufacturer)
Tard (enameller)
Place of origin
Paris (made)

This coffee pot is part of a three piece service purchased at the Paris 1867 Exhibition for a total of £90. The design of the enamelled decoration is inspired by a combination of Persian and Indian sources. Antoine Tard was a goldsmith and enameller, active in Paris after 1860.


Object details

Categories
Metalwork
Tea, Coffee & Chocolate Wares
Object type
Coffee pot
Materials and techniques
Enamel on copper, with gilding; two ivory bands at either end of the handle
Enamel
Copper
Gold
Gilding
Enamelling
Brief description
Coffee pot, enamel on copper with gilt details, Paris, 1867, made by Christofle & Co., enamelled by Antoine Tard
Physical description
Coffee pot, cloisonné enamel on copper, with gilded details. Decoration inspired by a combination of Persian and Indian sources.
Dimensions
  • Base to top of finial on (closed) lid height: 14cm
  • Across base ring of the coffee pot diameter: 5.5cm
  • Approximate, across full width of base diameter: 7cm
  • Maximum, from tip of spout to handle width: 14cm
Gallery label
COFFEE POT, TEAPOT, SUGAR BASIN Manufacturer: Christofle & Co. Enameller: Antoine Tard Paris: 1867 Cloisonné enamel on copper with gilt details These pieces were purchased at the Paris 1867 Exhibition for a total of £90. The design of the enamelled decoration is inspired by a combination of Persian and Indian sources. Tard was active after 1860.(1987-2006)
Object history
Purchased at the Paris 1867 Exhibition for a total of £90.
Historical context
Tard was active after 1860.
Summary
This coffee pot is part of a three piece service purchased at the Paris 1867 Exhibition for a total of £90. The design of the enamelled decoration is inspired by a combination of Persian and Indian sources. Antoine Tard was a goldsmith and enameller, active in Paris after 1860.
Associated objects
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
727-1869

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Record createdMay 23, 2006
Record URL
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