Object Details
Description
"Ultra" pattern coffeepot; features a large, inverted ovoid body with conical, hinged lid topped by an ovoid knop on a short, fluted pedestal with conical base; two, low-relief, vertical ears of wheat are applied to sides of body and knop. Hollow, C-curve handle is pinned into thin insulators and flared sockets. Body perforated at shallow, S-curve spout. Underside struck with maker's mark, pattern number and 7-cup capacity mark. From a five-piece coffee and tea service, 1989.0700.07-.11.
Greek-American industrial designer John Vassos (1898-1985) designed the "Ultra" pattern in 1934 for R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co. of Wallingford, CT; 1871-present. "Ultra" flatware 1989.0700.01-.06, five-piece coffee and tea service 1989.0700.07-.11, and bowl 1989.0700.12, all belonged to the Vassos family.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Paul Johnes
date made
1934 or later
year pattern introduced
1934 or later
ID Number
1989.0700.07
catalog number
1989.0700.07
accession number
1989.0700
Object Name
coffeepot
Physical Description
silver plate (overall material)
wood (insulators material)
Measurements
overall: 10 1/4 in x 10 in x 5 in; 26.035 cm x 25.4 cm x 12.7 cm
place made
United States: Connecticut, Wallingford
place used
United States: New York, New York City
United States: Connecticut, Norwalk
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1059698