Coffeepot
Dateca. 1735
Maker
Jacob Hurd
, Boston
American, 1703 - 1758
Label TextThis 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.
Object number2014.24.25
ProvenanceJonathan Trace, February 1, 1983
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "An American Sampler" May 18, 2002 - July 4, 2005Published ReferencesKane, Patricia E., Colonial Massachusetts Silversmiths and Jewlers, p. 593Credit LineGift of Ruth J. Nutt
DimensionsHeight: 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm)
MediumSilver with wood handle
Greek, Attica
ca. 480 - 323 B.C.
Object number: 47.62
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