Chocolate pot

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Chocolate pot

Entry/Object ID

PM.60.34 a-b

Description

Salt-glazed stoneware coffee or chocolate pot: pear-shaped with high domed lid with knob finial; C-shaped strap handle from mid-neck to mid-body crimped at end, at right angle to S-shaped spout decorated with band of broad reeding at base and lines of foliage at top and bottom flowing into snake's head mouth; supported on 3 hoof feet; slightly pitted glaze; cream-colored body with large yellowed patch opposite handle.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1740 - 1760

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

SH 3167
PM.60.34 A-B
PM.60.34a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Bottom

Diameter

2-15/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm)

Dimension Description

with spout

Height

9-3/4 in

Width

6-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 9 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (24.8 x 17.1 cm)

Material

Stoneware

Condition

Notes

Remarks: a- Pot, slightly pitted glaze; cream-colored body with large yellowed patch opposite handle; cracks on each side where bottom part of handle attached to body; spout has cracks in mid-area on opposite sides; foot below handle and a foot below spout have cracks; b- lid, old repair- yellow glue residue evident; cracks throughout.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Upper Kitchen