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2009-162,2, Coffeepot
Coffeepot, part of tea and coffee service
2009-162,2, Coffeepot

Coffeepot, part of tea and coffee service

Dateca. 1832
Marked by John Curry (1798 - 1868)
OriginAmerica, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
MediumSilver; Ivory
DimensionsOH: 11 1/8" OW (spout and handle): 12 3/8" OW: 6 1/8"
Credit LineGift of Beatrix T. Rumford
Object number2009-162,2
DescriptionSilver teapot on stepped circular foot; round bowl with applied oak branches and acorns at the belly above engraved initials "ECM" and "1832" on one side and "ECM" on the other; hinged, domed lid with molded leaves and berries and round finial of leaves and flowers on a pedestal; scroll handle with ivory spacers, acanthus leaves at terminal and mid-joint, and roses and acanthus leaves at top; curved spout with acorns, roses, flowers, and leaves at base and leaf at spout. Identical to teapot, 2009-162,1, but slightly larger

InscribedEngraved in script "ECM/ 1832" on one side and "ECR" on the other.
MarkingsMarked in relief "J.CURRY" in serrated rectangle and "PHILA." in serrated rectangle, each stamped twice on the bottom of bowl.
ProvenanceEach piece is engraved in script "ECM" for Elizabeth Clifford Morris (1813-1892) of Philadelphia, married Samuel Canby (1811-1875) of Wilmington, Delaware on June 25, 1832. The coffee pot is also engraved "1832" and, on the opposite side, "ECR" for Elizabeth Roberts Canby (Mrs. James Canby, 1781-1868).