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Chocolate Pot or Coffeepot

Chocolate Pot or Coffeepot

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Chocolate Pot or Coffeepot
Maker
CultureEnglish
Titles
  • Chocolate Pot or Coffeepot
Datec. 1750–1760
Made inEngland
MediumLead-glazed earthenware (redware)
Dimensions7 3/4 × 7 3/4 × 6 1/2 in. (19.7 × 19.7 × 16.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.61.81.A,.B
Non exposé

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Department
Bayou Bend
Special Collections
Object Type
DescriptionThis coffee- or chocolate pot is made of lead-glazed red earthenware. The potter formed the molded decorations, which include floral, bird, and animal motifs, as well as the British royal coat of arms separately and applied them to the body of the pot.
Provenance[David Stockwell (1907–1996), Wilmington, Delaware]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, November 9, 1961; given to MFAH, by 1966.
Exhibition History"Theta Charity Antiques Show", Albert Thomas Convention Center, Houston, September 25–29, 1985 (LN:85.31)

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19th–mid- 19th century
Lead-glazed earthenware (redware) with brass, steel, and glass
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Mold
Unknown European
Mold
c. 1850–20th century
Lead-glazed earthenware (redware)
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Coffeepot (part of a tea and coffee service)
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Punch Pot
Unknown English
Punch Pot
c. 1760
Lead-glazed earthenware
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Unknown English