Coffeepot
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
9 5/16 x 8 x 4 3/8 in. (23.7 x 20.3 x 11.1 cm); 26 oz. 2 dwt. (811.5 g)
Classification
Coffeepot
Culture
British
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Goelet Gift, 2012
Accession Number
2012.244.1
Tags
Art Historical Context
This elegant silver coffeepot, crafted by silversmiths Robert and William Peaston in 1761–62, exemplifies the refined artistry of mid-18th-century British silverwork. Measuring 9 5/16 x 8 x 4 3/8 inches and weighing a substantial 26 ounces, it was designed for both functionality and display, reflecting the growing popularity of coffee in affluent households during the Georgian era. As a product of British craftsmanship, it now resides in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing, highlighting transatlantic trade and colonial tastes. The coffeepot's surface is adorned with delicate motifs...