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Coffeepot

Gabriel Sleath (1674–1756)

1735–36

Object PlaceLondon, England

Medium/TechniqueSilver, ivory

DimensionsH. 19.3 cm x W. 18.7 cm x D. 9.6 cm (7 5/8 x 7 3/8 x 3 3/4in.); Weight: 589.7gm (18 oz 19 dwt)

Credit LineBequest of Frank Brewer Bemis

Accession number35.1626

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ClassificationsSilver

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InscriptionsARMORIALS: engraved on side, the arms of Polhill impaling Shelley, for Charles Polhill who married (about 1760) Tryphena, fifth and youngest daughter of Sir John Shelley fourth Baronet of Michaelgrove, co. Sussex. INSCRIPTIONS: engraved onnderside "18=14".

ProvenanceArthur S. Vernay, Inc., New York, purchased by Frank Brewer Bemis, December 1, 1919, Bequest of Frank Brewer Bemis to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 7, 1935)