This and 3 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is His Royal Highness Coffee Service Coffee Service.

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  • We acquired this object.

1934

  • Work on this object began.

2016

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2024

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Coffeepot with Domed Lid and Ebony Handle Coffeepot

This is a coffeepot. It was designed by Lurelle Van Arsdale Guild and manufactured by International Silver Company. It is dated 1934. Its medium is silver plated, nickel, brass, ebony. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by George R. Kravis II. It is credited Gift of George R. Kravis II.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 32 × 23 × 17 cm (12 5/8 × 9 1/16 × 6 11/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On underside of coffeepot: [1] "INTERNATIONAL” and “GIFTWARE” above and under symbol of ribbed cup in rectangular reserve with canted corners, (manufacturer’s mark, International Silver Company.) [2] "TRIPLE” and “PLATED” above and under “I” and “S” in rectangular reserve with canted corners, (manufacturer’s mark, International Silver Company.) [3] "Lurelle Guild” in script, impressed (simulated designer’s signature, Lurelle Van Arsdale Guild) [4] "EPNS", impressed (electroplated nickel silver standard mark) [5] "5864", impressed (model number)

It is inscribed

On body: Initial "K", engraved

Cite this object as

Coffeepot with Domed Lid and Ebony Handle Coffeepot; Designed by Lurelle Van Arsdale Guild (American, 1898 - 1986); Manufactured by International Silver Company (United States); silver plated, nickel, brass, ebony; H x W x D: 32 × 23 × 17 cm (12 5/8 × 9 1/16 × 6 11/16 in.); Gift of George R. Kravis II; 2018-22-106-a,b

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