Coffeepot
William Shaw II
(free 1748)
William Priest
(free 1749, died between 1802–1811)
1751–52
Object PlaceLondon, England
Medium/TechniqueSilver, wood
DimensionsH. 27.2 cm (10 11/16 in.); x 25.4 cm (10 in.); Diam of foot: 12.3 cm (4 13/16 in.); Weight: 1, 267.3 gm (40 oz 15 dwt)
Credit LineGift in the name of Jane Bethune Craig Hawkins, wife of General John P. Hawkins
Accession number13.2857
ClassificationsSilver
InscriptionsARMORIALS: engraved on one side, the arms of Faneuil ; engraved on other side, the crest of Faneuil.
INSCRIPTIONS: engraved on underside, "Peter Faneuil Born June 20 1700 HIS POT"ProvenanceAccording to tradition, Benjamin Faneuil (1702-1785); after his death, by descent to his daughter Mary Cutler who married George Bethune; by descent through Bethune family. 1913, gift in the name of Mrs. Jane Bethune Craig Hawkins, wife of General John P. Hawkins, to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 4, 1913)
