Maker
Joseph Lownes (American, 1758–1820, active c. 1780–1816)American, 1758–1820, active c. 1780–1816
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Coffeepot
Datec. 1790–1800
Made inPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
MediumSilver and wood
Dimensions15 1/2 × 4 1/4 × 11 1/4 in. (39.4 × 10.8 × 28.6 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.61.11.1
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Bayou Bend Dining Room
Exposé
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
ProvenanceJoseph Da Costa, by tradition; by descent to John Chalmers Da Costa (1863–1933); consigned to [Wm. D. Morley, Inc., Philadelphia, The Historic Family Furnishings of John Chalmers Da Costa, 3rd, December 15, 1930, lot 41]; purchased by [Arthur J. Sussel (1889–1958), Philadelphia]; Estate of Arthur J. Sussel; consigned to [Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, Philadelphia & Other American Silver, Part One, October 25, 1958, lot 507]; purchased by [Ginsburg & Levy, New York, October 1958–January 30, 1961]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, 1961; given to MFAH, by 1966.
Exhibition History
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed on front: JDC
Marked on bottom: J Lownes
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c. 1765–1780
Lead-glazed earthenware (creamware)
B.56.20.1.A,.B