Coffee Pot
ca. 1862 (made)
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The inspiration for the style of this coffee pot came from ancient Greek and Egyptian art. Champlevé enamel, however, had its roots in the metalworking traditions of Northern Europe, where it is traceable to the Iron Age. The technique involves cutting troughs into the metal, which are filled with the enamel.The coffee pot, with a teapot, sugar basin and milk jug, was bought from the International Exhibition held in London in 1862 for £ 72. The maker, Alexandre Gueytan worked in several different styles and techniques.
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Materials and techniques | Silver gilt and champlevé enamel |
Brief description | Coffee pot, silver-gilt with enamel, France, Alexandre Gueyton, about 1862 |
Physical description | Coffee pot, part of a tea service consisting of a coffee pot, teapot, sugar basin and cream ewer. Silver-gilt ornamented with champlevé enamel. |
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Gallery label | TEA SERVICE
Manufacturer, Alexandre Gueyton (1818-1862)
France, about 1862
Silver-gilt, decorated with champleve enamel
8001-8004-1862
This service, comprising of coffee pot, teapot, sugar basin and cream ewer was purchased from the International Exhibition, 1862, for £72.0.0. |
Object history | From a tea service comprising of a coffee pot, tepot, sugar bowl and milk jug. |
Historical context | Alexandre Gueyton worked in several different styles and techniques. The inspiration for the style of this coffee service was Greek or Egyptian. Champlevé enamel, however, had its roots in Northern European metalwork from the Iron Age onward. The technique involves cutting troughs into the metal, which are filled with the enamel. |
Summary | The inspiration for the style of this coffee pot came from ancient Greek and Egyptian art. Champlevé enamel, however, had its roots in the metalworking traditions of Northern Europe, where it is traceable to the Iron Age. The technique involves cutting troughs into the metal, which are filled with the enamel.The coffee pot, with a teapot, sugar basin and milk jug, was bought from the International Exhibition held in London in 1862 for £ 72. The maker, Alexandre Gueytan worked in several different styles and techniques. |
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Accession number | 8001-1862 |
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Record created | March 3, 2004 |
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