Pot, Hot-water

Object Name:

Pot, Hot-water

Object ID:

1958.062.01

Creator:

Tylor, John -- Manufacturer

Place of Origin:

London, England

Date:

1783-1800

Description:

Hot water pot. Silver plated over brass, copper, and iron (silver plated c. 1967). Globe-shaped pot on four legs, with base; attached tin or iron tubular insert (to hold hot stone or the like); removable lid; spout with shut off. Body has decorative bands at rim and center. Center band decoration has two circular protrusions, each of which has a circular pendant ring. The four legs simulate Roman columns, terminating at base in four-toed paws. The paws rest on a plate with four projections for the paws. Center of plate has a round pedestal-like projection terminating in a ball finial. Decorative bands around the pedestal and ball. The four ends of the plate rest upon ball-shaped feet. Lid has a ball-shaped finial above a series of venting slats. Spout has a rotating shut off, which has a green-colored bone insulator (undetermined if color is corrosional or intentional). Stamped on bottom of plate, in two sizes of Roman letters, "JOHN TYLOR LONDON", incuse, surrounded by two sunburst design stamps. No other marks found.

Material:

Metal
Silver
Brass
Copper
Bone

Dimensions:

H-17.625 W-13 D-11 inches

Provenance:

Coffee urn (.01) and urn stand (.02) said to have belonged to John Langdon (1741-1819), who served in the U.S. Senate, 1789-1801, and as N.H. Governor, 1805-1811.

Credit Line:

Bequest of Louise B. Douglass

People:

Langdon, John (1741-1819), Tylor, John, Douglass, Louise (1958- )

Subjects:

Tea, Tea ceremonies, Beverages