Coffeepot

Name/Title

Coffeepot

Entry/Object ID

1986.045 F

Description

Coffeepot, part of five piece coin silver tea and coffee service. Lobed, tapering cyclindrical body, ridged panels with engraved elaborate scrolling and etched with Fleming coat of arms. Curved spout with two shell surrounds, scroll handle with acanthus terminals. Domed, hinged lid with fully cast bellflower finials. Raised on four cast and chased acanthus supports with volute scroll feet. Part of a coin silver tea and coffee service, with fine walnut fitted storage case, floor-standing, and chamois lined. Five pieces: coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl, creamer and waste bowl. Service elaborately engraved with scrolling and central armorials. Arms are those of the Fleming family.

Dimensions

Height

12 in

Width

6 in

Length

10 in