Coffeepot

Dateca. 1760

Maker Thomas Whieldon (1719-1795)

OriginEngland, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Fenton Vivian

MediumEarthenware, lead-glazed (Creamware) with green and brown

DimensionsOverall: 8 1/4in. (21cm)

Credit LineGift of Mr. Harry H. Coon

Object number2005-230,A&B

DescriptionCylindrical coffee pot and cover with a plain strap handle and a molded foliate spout. The sides have been applied with nine rococo scroll and strap work decorations and blossoms are picked out in brown and drippy green. The knop is encircled by three similarly colored applied blossoms.
ProvenancePurchased from Art Trading Ltd.
Previously owned by Harry H. Coon of Glenview, IL