Coffeepot
According to tradition, this coffeepot formed part of the spoils of war when, on September 6th, 1781, the British forces under Benedict Arnold captured New London, Connecticut. The coffeepot was carried to England by a young baronet, and remained in his family until heavy death taxes forced them to sell it.
Artwork Details
- Title: Coffeepot
- Maker: Marked by I. P.
- Date: 1735–45
- Geography: Made in United States
- Culture: American
- Medium: Silver
- Dimensions: Overall: 10 1/16 x 8 11/16 in. (25.6 x 22.1 cm); 31 oz. 5 dwt. (971.4 g)
Base: Diam. 5 7/16 in. (13.8 cm) - Credit Line: Bequest of Alphonso T. Clearwater, 1933
- Object Number: 33.120.224
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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Marked by I. P.
ca. 1730–60
Jacob Ten Eyck (1705–1793)
1735–50
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1760–80
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1730–35
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