Coffeepot

ca. 1735

American, 1703 - 1758

This early coffeepot is Jacob Hurd’s late baroque design, with straight lines, reserved ornament, and symmetrical engraving. This more restrained baroque style, originating at the end of French King Louis XIV’s reign, was disseminated throughout Europe by Huguenot refugees, many of whom were silversmiths.

Silver with wood handle

Height: 10 3/4in. (27.3cm)

Gift of Ruth J. Nutt

2014.24.25

Provenance: Jonathan Trace, February 1, 1983

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "An American Sampler" May 18, 2002 - July 4, 2005

Published ReferencesKane, Patricia E., Colonial Massachusetts Silversmiths and Jewlers, p. 593

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