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Coffee Pot and Cover

ca. 1810-1820 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Coffee pot and cover of Black Basalt painted in enamels with Chinese flowers. Pear-shaped with curved spout and loop handle. Painted with sprays of peonies, chrysanthemums and other flowers.

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Coffee Pot Body
  • Coffee Pot Cover
Materials and techniques
Black Basalt, painted in enamels
Brief description
Coffee pot and cover, Black Basalt, painted in enamels with Chinese flowers, Josiah Wedgwood's factory, Staffordshire, ca. 1810-1820
Physical description
Coffee pot and cover of Black Basalt painted in enamels with Chinese flowers. Pear-shaped with curved spout and loop handle. Painted with sprays of peonies, chrysanthemums and other flowers.
Dimensions
  • Conversion from imperial height: 19cm
  • Conversion from imperial diameter: 12.6cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
"WEDGWOOD" impressed
Credit line
Given by C.B. Farmer, Esq
Collection
Accession number
103-1905

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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