Tea and Coffee Service

Date1987

Maker John Marshall American, born 1936

Label Text"This service was commissioned by John Hauberg and Anne Gould Hauberg for their International style home in Seattle, designed by Roland Terry and built in 1957. The three principles used to define this style in architecture—the expression of volume rather than mass, balance rather than preconceived symmetry and the exclusion of applied ornament—are also evident in the spare, sleek-surfaced, geometric forms of these handsome pots. Function is an integral part of each piece I do—all parts must work within the design and not in conflict with the sculptural movement. I find myself working more conceptually now in my pieces and less involved with the craft, confident that my hands will perform as a craftsman." (John Marshall, 1991)

Object number2010.35.1 - 5

ProvenanceCommission by John and Anne Gould Hauberg, Seattle, WA, 1987

Photo CreditPhoto: Paul Macapia

Exhibition HistoryMadison, New Jersey, "Masters of American Metalsmithing", Schering-Plough Foundation (organized by the National Ornamental Metal Museum), July 16- September 11, 1988 Seattle, Washington, University of Washington, "John Marshall: Metalsmith", 1991Published ReferencesMasters of American Metalsmithing, Schering-Plough Foundation (organized by the National Ornamental Metal Museum), Madison, NJ, July 16 - September 11, 1988, cat. no. 43 John Marshall: Metalsmith, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, ND, p. 13 ; "John Marshall: A Conversation with Patterson Sims," Metalsmith, Summer 1991, pp. 15-21, illustrated p. 21 "Dialoguing with his Beloved Media - The Art of John Marshall," New York Silver Society Inc. Newsletter, December 2007, p. 1, 3, illustrated p. 1

Credit LineGift of Anne Gould Hauberg

DimensionsTeapot: 8 1/2 x 13 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. (21.6 x 34.9 x 24.1 cm) Coffeepot: 12 1/2 x 8 x 4 1/4 in. (31.8 x 20.3 x 10.8 cm) Cream pitcher: 6 x 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (15.2 x 11.4 x 7 cm) Sugar bowl: 5 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. (12.7 x 9.5 x 8.3 cm) Tray: 2 1/4 x 26 1/4 x 14 in. (5.7 x 66.7 x 35.6 cm)

MediumSterling silver and rosewood