Coffeepot

Date1765-1775

Maker Worcester Porcelain Manufactory

OriginEngland, Worcestershire, Worcester

MediumPorcelain, Soft-paste

DimensionsH: 8 7/8in. (22.5cm); H (without lid): 6 7/8in.; W (handle to spout): 7 1/2in. (19.1cm); Dia. 4 3/4in. (12.1cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Owen L. Coon.

Object number1976-171,A&B

DescriptionThrown, soft-paste porcelain coffeepot with cylindrical footring, ribbed spout with a scalloped terminal and an applied, twisted handle. There is a painted transfer-print on either side of the body of the coffeepot. On one side, there is a Corinthian colonnade in ruins on a platform. There is a man in purple robes in the foreground and a large vase with relief decoration. The other side has an ionic colonnade in ruins with a statue. A male figure in blue robes stands in the foreground. There is a lion’s head fountain to the left and a church in the background. The spout is decorated on the top and underside with transfer-printed strap work, reminiscent of the Mannerist and Baroque styles. The domed lid has a line of gilding on the rim and two painted transfer-printed scenes of classical ruins. The knop is a molded flower, painted pink. The handle has Rococo style, feathered terminals that are highlighted with pink enamel.

InscribedNo
MarkingsBlue crossed swords with "9" on reverse.
ProvenanceEx. Coll: Mrs. Owen L. Coon

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