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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Design for an 18-karat gold Coffeepot

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)

Title

Design for an 18-karat gold Coffeepot

Year

ca. 1957

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

graphite, tracing paper

Dimensions

45.1 x 36.8 cm (17 3/4 x 14 1/2 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

In pencil below drawing, "profile / COFFEE 18K GOLD. / FOOT. SAME AS TEA / BODY - NEW GALLERY ON BODY SAME AS TEA / NECK - NEW / COVER + FINIAL SAME AS TEA" . On drawing by spout, "SPOUT SAME AS TEA", by handle "HANDLE SAME AS TEA", at lid "NEW NECK + PART OF COVER", "SAME AS TEA" with arrow pointing to cast Acanthus leaves at bottom of bowl. Many dimensions marked on drawing, indcluding height marked "9 1/8", height to tip of spout "6 27/32".

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.1055

Type

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Design for an 18-karat gold Coffeepot, ca. 1957
Pencil on tracing paper
45.1 x 36.8 cm (17 3/4 x 14 1/2 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.1055

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