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Coffee percolator
Square base with pierced sides (one of which is hinged and opens to admit a spirit lamp), on four claw feet. Cylindrical urn, with brass tap at bottom, and two lion head ring handles. Body decorated with chinoiserie figures and landscapes. Close-fitting lid shaped as a cup, with tapering stem and square base. Interior fitted with cylindrical pierced filter. Black japan ground. Decoration in colours and gilding.
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Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 50170
Creation/Production
Allgood family
Date: 1780 ca
Acquisition
Purchase, 19/7/1948
Measurements
Height
(cm): 48.1
Length
(cm): 24
Width
(cm): 15.7
Height
(in): 18
Length
(in): 9
Width
(in): 6
Techniques
cut
decoration
Applied Art
welded
forming
Applied Art
pierced
decoration
Applied Art
assembled
forming
Applied Art
japanned
decoration
Applied Art
painted
decoration
Applied Art
gilded
decoration
Applied Art
Material
tin-plate
lead
Location
In store
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