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Coffeepot

Robert and William Wilson

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver coffeepot with hexagonal body, slightly curved spout to the right, and curved handle to the left. The coffeepot has a domed lid with a small finial on top. There are decorative etchings around the top and bottom of the body, and an etched shield-like design on the front. The background of the image is gray, with a slight shadow underneath the coffeepot. The coffeepot is by Robert and William Wilson.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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