Chocolate Pot or Coffeepot

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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

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Pine Room

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

CERAMICS

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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