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Silver coffee pot
John Hardman Powell, 1860–1861
Made by John Hardman & Co. and altered after suggestions from Colonel Cocks. The most notable suggestion was an added band of pierced and engraved ornament around the body and saw-pierced scroll-work between the spout and the neck.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Silver coffee pot, 1860–1861
Date supported
1993
Medium and material
Silver
Dimensions
36 x 22 x 12 cm
Grant
1500
Total cost
14000
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