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
ClassificationsSilver
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)
