Object Details
Description
Wide-ribbed, cylindrical pot with rounded, hinged lid topped by a C-scroll knop and triple C-scroll handle on four scroll feet; engraved "B" in foliate script on one side. Body is open at inset, curved spout with its shoulder continuing across the opening. Cast knop, handle and feet. Underside of rounded-edge, flat bottom is struck incuse at center with circular beehive trademark for "ADELPHI SILVER PLATE CO." bordered by "QUADRUPLE PLATE - / NEW-YORK", and "100(3?)" below.
Maker is Adelphi Silver Plate Co. of New York, NY (factory located in Brooklyn); in business, circa 1890-1915.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Daughters of Mrs. Alice Pike Barney
date made
ca 1890-1915
ID Number
DL.381969
catalog number
381969
accession number
162081
Object Name
pot, cocoa
Physical Description
silver plate (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 9 3/4 in x 8 3/8 in x 3 3/4 in; 24.765 cm x 21.2725 cm x 9.525 cm
place made
United States: New York, New York City
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_300681