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Coffee Pot

John Coburn (American, 1724–1803)

about 1750–60

Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts

Medium/TechniqueSilver, wood handle

DimensionsOverall height: 28.3 cm (11 1/8 in.); Diam of base: 12.7 cm (5 in.)

Credit LineHelen and Alice Colburn Fund

Accession number50.3595

On View

On view

ClassificationsSilver hollowware

Collections

Americas

Inscriptionsengraved on pourer's side with Symmes arms in assymetrical cartouche with garlands and pendent strawbery. Later script O on other sideProvenanceEarly history unknown. Purchased by the Museum from Shreve, Crump and Low, December 1950 for $2,040.